Alexander County Schools, NC

Living in Alexander County Schools

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 8
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 35
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Schools 48
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Residents

37k Population +416 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$466 Median Monthly Rent +$28 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alexander County Schools

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Alexander County14

Property Crime in Alexander County Schools

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Alexander County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 2
Feb 40 4 1
Mar 47 4 0
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 3 0
Dec 39 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alexander County Schools

Inland Flooding50
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alexander County Schools, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alexander County Schools, NC

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Nc Boys Academy
7 miles, S
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Hickory Day School
13 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Alexander County Schools, NC

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Davidson College
35 miles, SE
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Catawba College
42 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alexander County Schools, NC

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Airports

Airports near Alexander County Schools, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, NW
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