Sandy Mush Township, NC

Living in Sandy Mush Township

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 69
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 9
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Schools 48
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Residents

1.5k Population +247 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -9 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$28k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector56%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office19%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van76%
Walked7%
Worked at home17%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$536 Median Monthly Rent +$420 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached56%
Mobile home44%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K10%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas12%
Solar energy3%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sandy Mush Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11

Property Crime in Sandy Mush Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 4
Feb 37 4 3
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 51 4 1
May 59 5 0
Jun 66 5 0
Jul 69 5 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sandy Mush Township

Inland Flooding57
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sandy Mush Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sandy Mush Township, NC

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Mount Pisqah Academy
10 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Sandy Mush Township, NC

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Mars Hill University
19 miles, NE
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Warren Wilson College
21 miles, E
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Montreat College
29 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sandy Mush Township, NC

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Park Ridge Health
26 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Sandy Mush Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
67 miles, W