Roaring Creek Township, NC
Living in Roaring Creek Township
Bikeability
39
Walkability
17
Commute
3
Public Transit
54
Affordability
100
Public Safety
99
Airports
51
Hospitals
50
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
498
Population
-5 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
-8 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
79%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Native American5%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone21%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
58%
Above Poverty
-21% (2010–19)
47 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K55%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector43%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office8%
Service45%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation5%
Housing
$97k
Median Home Value
-$60k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$102 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-32% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199932%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K8%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas7%
Utility gas6%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roaring Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Roaring Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 41 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roaring Creek Township
Inland Flooding61
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roaring Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roaring Creek Township, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
7 miles, NE
Bethel Christian Academy
10 miles, S
Spruce Pine Montessori School
12 miles, S
Tri-County Christian School
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Roaring Creek Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
11 miles, NE
Milligan University
20 miles, NW
Appalachian State University
22 miles, NE
East Tennessee State University
23 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roaring Creek Township, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
9 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
12 miles, S
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
21 miles, NW
Unicoi County Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Roaring Creek Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
34 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
53 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
83 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
86 miles, SE