Lenoir, NC

Living in Lenoir

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 20
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 19
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Schools 22
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Residents

18k Population -346 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black12%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value +$9.3k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$479 Median Monthly Rent +$48 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lenoir

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13

Property Crime in Lenoir

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 2
Feb 39 4 1
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 39 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lenoir

Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lenoir, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lenoir, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Lenoir, NC

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Lees-McRae College
27 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lenoir, NC

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Broughton Hospital
15 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Lenoir, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, NW
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