Laurel Creek Township, NC

Living in Laurel Creek Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 19
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Schools 48
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Residents

2.2k Population -304 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +14% (2010–19)
68% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$224k Median Home Value +$91k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$635 Median Monthly Rent +$183 (2010–19)
26% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas27%
Utility gas6%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Laurel Creek Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5

Property Crime in Laurel Creek Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 5
Feb 34 4 5
Mar 40 5 2
Apr 49 4 1
May 58 5 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 67 5 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel Creek Township

Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Laurel Creek Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Laurel Creek Township, NC

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Grace Academy
10 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Laurel Creek Township, NC

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Lees-McRae College
6 miles, S
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Milligan University
25 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Laurel Creek Township, NC

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Airports

Airports near Laurel Creek Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
35 miles, NW
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