Kings Mountain, NC

Living in Kings Mountain

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 48
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 74
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 29
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Schools 47
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Residents

11k Population +397 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black23%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate42%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$777 (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$522 Median Monthly Rent +$66 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas37%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kings Mountain

United States45
North Carolina20
Cleveland County9

Property Crime in Kings Mountain

United States48
North Carolina30
Cleveland County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 43 4 1
Mar 50 4 1
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kings Mountain

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kings Mountain, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kings Mountain, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Kings Mountain, NC

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Belmont Abbey College
18 miles, E
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Limestone College
21 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kings Mountain, NC

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Airports

Airports near Kings Mountain, NC

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