Etowah, NC

Living in Etowah

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 9
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 24
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Schools 57
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Residents

7.7k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
54  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office28%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$215k Median Home Value +$50k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$601 Median Monthly Rent +$102 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Etowah

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6

Property Crime in Etowah

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 5 3
Feb 41 5 1
Mar 47 5 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 5 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Etowah

Inland Flooding72
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Etowah, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Etowah, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Etowah, NC

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Brevard College
9 miles, SW
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Warren Wilson College
23 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Etowah, NC

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Park Ridge Health
8 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Etowah, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
82 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
86 miles, NW