Elkin, NC

Living in Elkin

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 3
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 30
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Schools 56
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Residents

4.1k Population -96 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$138k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$429 Median Monthly Rent +$31 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas5%
Utility gas4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elkin

United States45
North Carolina20
Surry County10

Property Crime in Elkin

United States48
North Carolina30
Surry County51

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 4
Feb 38 4 3
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elkin

Inland Flooding56
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elkin, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Elkin, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Elkin, NC

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Salem College
36 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elkin, NC

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Airports

Airports near Elkin, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
88 miles, W