West Marion, NC
Living in West Marion
Bikeability
2
Walkability
9
Commute
75
Public Transit
2
Affordability
100
Public Safety
88
Airports
56
Hospitals
77
Colleges
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
-620 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
-10% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate45%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
-$6.9k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office28%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$97k
Median Home Value
+$10k (2010–19)
24%
Built 2000 or Later
$568
Median Monthly Rent
+$27 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas6%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Marion
United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6
Property Crime in West Marion
United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Marion
Inland Flooding43
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Marion, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Marion, NC
New Manna Christian School
2 miles, N
Nebo Crossing Academy
7 miles, NE
Silvercreek Adventist School
13 miles, E
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
14 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near West Marion, NC
Montreat College
16 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
24 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
31 miles, W
Mars Hill University
32 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Marion, NC
The McDowell Hospital
1 miles, N
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
18 miles, N
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
19 miles, W
Broughton Hospital
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Marion, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
33 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
53 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
67 miles, SE