Upper Creek Township, NC
Living in Upper Creek Township
Bikeability
18
Walkability
55
Commute
59
Public Transit
20
Affordability
100
Public Safety
93
Airports
55
Hospitals
62
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.1k
Population
-24 (2010–19)
53 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
88%
Family Households
+19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate32%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household88%
Householder living alone12%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
-$4.9k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
77%
Lived Here Last Year
-20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K6%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector53%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office13%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van78%
Walked5%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$94k
Median Home Value
-$51k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
78%
Owner-Occupied
+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K58%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas34%
Wood35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Upper Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Upper Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Upper Creek Township
Inland Flooding78
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Upper Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Upper Creek Township, NC
Altapass Christian School
11 miles, W
Bethel Christian Academy
11 miles, NW
Silvercreek Adventist School
12 miles, S
Morganton Day School
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Upper Creek Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
21 miles, N
Appalachian State University
25 miles, N
Lenoir-Rhyne University
29 miles, E
Montreat College
31 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Upper Creek Township, NC
Broughton Hospital
13 miles, SE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
14 miles, W
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
14 miles, SE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Upper Creek Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
50 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
53 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
67 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
71 miles, S