Cullowhee, NC
Living in Cullowhee
Bikeability
72
Walkability
98
Commute
97
Public Transit
61
Affordability
100
Public Safety
99
Airports
30
Hospitals
74
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.4k
Population
+1.6k (2010–19)
20 y
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
13%
Family Households
-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years90%
35 to 54 years4%
55 to 74 years2%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree24%
Households
Family household13%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone52%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
59%
Above Poverty
18 mi
Average Commute
53%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector63%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office26%
Service32%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van72%
Walked25%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$230k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
52%
Built 2000 or Later
$612
Median Monthly Rent
+$204 (2010–19)
10%
Owner-Occupied
-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached22%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Home Value
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cullowhee
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in Cullowhee
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 4 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cullowhee
Inland Flooding34
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cullowhee, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cullowhee, NC
Heritage Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
Victory Christian School
7 miles, SW
The Academy at Soar
11 miles, NE
New Kituwah Academy
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cullowhee, NC
Western Carolina University
0 miles, SW
Brevard College
26 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
41 miles, NE
Young Harris College
46 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cullowhee, NC
Harris Regional Hospital
5 miles, N
Angel Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
14 miles, NW
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Cullowhee, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
37 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
57 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
62 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
91 miles, NE