Elk Park Township, NC
Living in Elk Park Township
Bikeability
15
Walkability
12
Commute
48
Public Transit
28
Affordability
100
Public Safety
99
Airports
49
Hospitals
47
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.1k
Population
-214 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
75%
Above Poverty
+15% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector72%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office19%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$102k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$439
Median Monthly Rent
+$159 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K14%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas4%
Utility gas1%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Park Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Elk Park Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
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 Elk Park Township
Inland Flooding61
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Park Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Park Township, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Bethel Christian Academy
16 miles, S
Grace Academy
18 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
18 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Park Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
6 miles, E
Appalachian State University
17 miles, E
Milligan University
20 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
23 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Park Township, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SE
Watauga Medical Center
18 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
19 miles, S
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Elk Park Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
32 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
60 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
88 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
89 miles, S