Cowee Township, NC
Living in Cowee Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
40
Public Transit
1
Affordability
96
Public Safety
100
Airports
31
Hospitals
67
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
+236 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+12% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Housing
$155k
Median Home Value
+$21k (2010–19)
30%
Built 2000 or Later
$721
Median Monthly Rent
+$106 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas26%
Utility gas1%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cowee Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Macon County1
Property Crime in Cowee Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Macon County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cowee Township
Inland Flooding49
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cowee Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cowee Township, NC
Victory Christian School
6 miles, E
Trimont Christian Academy
8 miles, S
Grace Christian Academy
10 miles, N
Heritage Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Cowee Township, NC
Western Carolina University
12 miles, E
Young Harris College
35 miles, SW
Brevard College
38 miles, E
Maryville College
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cowee Township, NC
Angel Medical Center
7 miles, S
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
11 miles, N
Harris Regional Hospital
13 miles, NE
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Cowee Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
49 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
50 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
72 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
99 miles, NE