Balfour, Balfour, NC
Living in Balfour
Bikeability
10
Walkability
15
Commute
86
Public Transit
17
Affordability
100
Public Safety
94
Airports
51
Hospitals
95
Colleges
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.1k
Population
-794 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
-$6.8k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$181k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$455
Median Monthly Rent
-$255 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas4%
Utility gas30%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Balfour
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in Balfour
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Balfour
Inland Flooding58
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Balfour, Balfour, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Balfour, Balfour, NC
Immaculata Catholic School
2 miles, SE
Fletcher Academy
3 miles, N
Captain Gilmer Christian School
3 miles, N
The Way Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Balfour, Balfour, NC
Brevard College
16 miles, SW
Warren Wilson College
18 miles, N
University of North Carolina at Asheville
19 miles, N
North Greenville University
20 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Balfour, Balfour, NC
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
2 miles, S
Park Ridge Health
3 miles, N
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Balfour, Balfour, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
7 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
35 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, E