Banner Elk Township, NC

Living in Banner Elk Township

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 81
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 19
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Schools 59
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Residents

3.6k Population +281 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate22%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +17% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +18% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office14%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$241k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$764 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
21% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198938%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas27%
Utility gas12%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Banner Elk Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2

Property Crime in Banner Elk Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 7
Feb 33 4 7
Mar 40 5 4
Apr 48 4 2
May 57 5 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 67 5 0
Aug 67 5 0
Sep 61 5 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Banner Elk Township

Inland Flooding63
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Banner Elk Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Banner Elk Township, NC

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Grace Academy
13 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Banner Elk Township, NC

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Lees-McRae College
0 miles, E
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Milligan University
25 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Banner Elk Township, NC

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Airports

Airports near Banner Elk Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
37 miles, NW
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