Hays, NC
Living in Hays
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
51
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
85
Airports
52
Hospitals
61
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.3k
Population
-324 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+11 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$27k
Median Household Income
-$7.3k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+11% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
98%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$97k
Median Home Value
-$1.6k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$399
Median Monthly Rent
+$10 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home39%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199943%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas18%
Utility gas5%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hays
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Hays
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hays
Inland Flooding49
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hays, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hays, NC
Harvest Time Christian Academy
7 miles, S
Millers Creek Christian School
8 miles, SW
Blue Ridge Christian School
16 miles, N
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Hays, NC
Appalachian State University
32 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
37 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
43 miles, W
Wake Forest University
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hays, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
7 miles, S
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, N
Ashe Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Hays, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
66 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
72 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
74 miles, W
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
98 miles, NE