Blowing Rock Township, NC

Living in Blowing Rock Township

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 40
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 22
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Schools 77
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Residents

2.5k Population -462 (2010–19)
58  y Median Age +14 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate18%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree26%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$30k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +11% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office22%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$402k Median Home Value +$55k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$738 Median Monthly Rent +$77 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas30%
Utility gas5%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blowing Rock Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5

Property Crime in Blowing Rock Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 7
Feb 33 4 7
Mar 40 5 4
Apr 49 5 2
May 57 5 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 67 5 0
Sep 61 5 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 33 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blowing Rock Township

Inland Flooding64
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blowing Rock Township, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blowing Rock Township, NC

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Grace Academy
5 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Blowing Rock Township, NC

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Lees-McRae College
10 miles, W
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Milligan University
35 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Blowing Rock Township, NC

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Airports

Airports near Blowing Rock Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, NW
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