Barker Heights, NC
Living in Barker Heights
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
66
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
86
Airports
52
Hospitals
95
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
-125 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
6%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black17%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate27%
Some College53%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
-$15k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+11% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector76%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office8%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$147k
Median Home Value
-$8.5k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$566
Median Monthly Rent
+$25 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
-36% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas5%
Utility gas18%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Barker Heights
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in Barker Heights
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barker Heights
Inland Flooding57
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Barker Heights, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Barker Heights, NC
The Way Christian Academy
0 miles, S
Mud Creek Christian School
1 miles, SW
Immaculata Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Lake House Academy
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Barker Heights, NC
North Greenville University
17 miles, S
Brevard College
17 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
21 miles, N
University of North Carolina at Asheville
22 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Barker Heights, NC
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW
Park Ridge Health
6 miles, NW
St Lukes Hospital
14 miles, E
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Barker Heights, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
10 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
31 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
84 miles, E