Watauga, TN
Living in Watauga
Bikeability
21
Walkability
58
Commute
86
Public Transit
22
Affordability
100
Public Safety
83
Airports
42
Hospitals
38
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
411
Population
-110 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate51%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
+$133 (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
-9% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office31%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$88k
Median Home Value
-$500 (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$475
Median Monthly Rent
+$171 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watauga
United States45
Tennessee62
Johnson City Metro Area40
Carter County28
Property Crime in Watauga
United States48
Tennessee59
Johnson City Metro Area57
Carter County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watauga
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watauga, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watauga, TN
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
4 miles, SE
Munsey Preschool & Kindergarten
5 miles, SW
Ashley Academy
6 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Christian Schools
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Watauga, TN
Milligan University
5 miles, S
East Tennessee State University
6 miles, SW
King University
17 miles, NE
Lees-McRae College
27 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watauga, TN
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
3 miles, SE
Franklin Woods Community Hospital
6 miles, W
Johnson City Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Watauga, TN
Tri-Cities Airport
10 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
66 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
102 miles, S
McGhee Tyson Airport
103 miles, W