Morganton Township, NC

Living in Morganton Township

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 10
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 21
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Schools 29
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Residents

27k Population -1.9k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$135k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$509 Median Monthly Rent +$54 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas5%
Utility gas18%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Morganton Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14

Property Crime in Morganton Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 5
Feb 38 4 4
Mar 45 4 4
Apr 53 4 2
May 61 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 1
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morganton Township

Inland Flooding50
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Morganton Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Morganton Township, NC

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Nebo Crossing Academy
13 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Morganton Township, NC

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Lees-McRae College
33 miles, N
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Montreat College
34 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Morganton Township, NC

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Broughton Hospital
2 miles, NE
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The McDowell Hospital
19 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Morganton Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
66 miles, NW