Sawmills, NC

Living in Sawmills

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 27
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Schools 45
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Residents

5.2k Population -28 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
72% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office14%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$483 Median Monthly Rent +$54 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sawmills

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13

Property Crime in Sawmills

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 2
Feb 41 4 1
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 48 3 0
Dec 39 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sawmills

Inland Flooding47
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sawmills, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sawmills, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Sawmills, NC

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Lees-McRae College
33 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sawmills, NC

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Broughton Hospital
12 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Sawmills, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, NW