Somers Township, NC
Living in Somers Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
31
Public Transit
1
Affordability
63
Public Safety
96
Airports
56
Hospitals
59
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.3k
Population
+471 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
-15 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
85%
Family Households
+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone15%
Economy
$75k
Median Household Income
+$32k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K12%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector90%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation50%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office8%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
-$10k (2010–19)
51%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
87%
Owner-Occupied
+19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached54%
Mobile home46%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 201332%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Somers Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Somers Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somers Township
Inland Flooding61
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Somers Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Somers Township, NC
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
5 miles, E
Harvest Time Christian Academy
12 miles, W
Millers Creek Christian School
18 miles, NW
Statesville Christian School
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Somers Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
32 miles, SW
Wake Forest University
37 miles, E
Catawba College
38 miles, SE
Carolina Christian College
38 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Somers Township, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
13 miles, W
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE
Davis Regional Medical Center
20 miles, S
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Somers Township, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
56 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
60 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
86 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
100 miles, SW