Dobson Township, NC
Living in Dobson Township
Bikeability
2
Walkability
8
Commute
61
Public Transit
2
Affordability
91
Public Safety
89
Airports
44
Hospitals
57
Colleges
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.4k
Population
-112 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$132k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$511
Median Monthly Rent
+$96 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dobson Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Surry County10
Property Crime in Dobson Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Surry County51
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Feb | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dobson Township
Inland Flooding42
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dobson Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dobson Township, NC
Salem Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
White Plains Christian School
7 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Christian School
19 miles, W
Trinity Christian School
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Dobson Township, NC
Wake Forest University
31 miles, SE
Carolina Christian College
31 miles, SE
Piedmont International University
34 miles, SE
Salem College
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dobson Township, NC
Northern Hospital of Surry County
9 miles, NE
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW
Twin County Regional Hospital
22 miles, NW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dobson Township, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
48 miles, SE
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
76 miles, NE
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
83 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
94 miles, W