Saluda, NC

Living in Saluda

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 80
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 24
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Schools 85
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Residents

891 Population +190 (2010–19)
55  y Median Age
38% College-Educated +14% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income -$16k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -17% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government17%
Private sector56%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office21%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van78%
Walked9%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$260k Median Home Value +$51k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$744 Median Monthly Rent +$406 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K31%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas23%
Wood14%

Crime

Violent Crime in Saluda

United States45
North Carolina20
Polk County3

Property Crime in Saluda

United States48
North Carolina30
Polk County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 5 3
Feb 41 5 2
Mar 48 5 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 5 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 40 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Saluda

Inland Flooding78
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Saluda, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Saluda, NC

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Lake House Academy
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Saluda, NC

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Brevard College
22 miles, W
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Furman University
22 miles, S
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Bob Jones University
25 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Saluda, NC

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St Lukes Hospital
8 miles, E
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Park Ridge Health
13 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Saluda, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
86 miles, N