Morganton, NC

Living in Morganton

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 22
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 20
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Schools 24
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Residents

16k Population -491 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate23%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office13%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$160k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$519 Median Monthly Rent +$58 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas4%
Utility gas32%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Morganton

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14

Property Crime in Morganton

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 5
Feb 38 4 4
Mar 45 5 4
Apr 53 4 2
May 62 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 1
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morganton

Inland Flooding50
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Morganton, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Morganton, NC

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Nebo Crossing Academy
12 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Morganton, NC

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Lees-McRae College
31 miles, N
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Montreat College
34 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Morganton, NC

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Broughton Hospital
2 miles, E
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The McDowell Hospital
19 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Morganton, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
64 miles, NW