West Jefferson, NC
Living in West Jefferson
Bikeability
3
Walkability
12
Commute
69
Public Transit
4
Affordability
100
Public Safety
80
Airports
46
Hospitals
54
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
+104 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+15 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
50%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$29k
Median Household Income
+$4.2k (2010–19)
75%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office17%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$157k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$467
Median Monthly Rent
+$9 (2010–19)
38%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas5%
Utility gas4%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Jefferson
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in West Jefferson
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Jefferson
Inland Flooding48
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Jefferson, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Jefferson, NC
Mountain Pathways School
14 miles, SW
Grace Academy
15 miles, SW
Oak Hill Academy
16 miles, NE
Mountain Youth Academy
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Jefferson, NC
Appalachian State University
16 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
27 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
32 miles, NW
King University
39 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Jefferson, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
3 miles, NE
Watauga Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
18 miles, W
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Jefferson, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
89 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
89 miles, E