Lower Creek Township, NC

Living in Lower Creek Township

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 40
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 20
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Schools 28
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Residents

12k Population +307 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age
22% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate28%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$139k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$457 Median Monthly Rent +$52 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas5%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lower Creek Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13

Property Crime in Lower Creek Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 4
Feb 38 4 4
Mar 44 5 2
Apr 53 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Creek Township

Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lower Creek Township, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lower Creek Township, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Lower Creek Township, NC

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Lees-McRae College
26 miles, NW
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Davidson College
48 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lower Creek Township, NC

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Broughton Hospital
18 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Lower Creek Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, NW
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