Ashe County Schools, NC

Living in Ashe County Schools

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 20
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 28
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Schools 55
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Residents

27k Population +76 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value +$7.5k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$476 Median Monthly Rent +$90 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood14%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ashe County Schools

United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14

Property Crime in Ashe County Schools

United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 4
Feb 36 4 4
Mar 43 4 1
Apr 52 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ashe County Schools

Inland Flooding69
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ashe County Schools, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ashe County Schools, NC

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Oak Hill Academy
14 miles, NE
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Grace Academy
18 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Ashe County Schools, NC

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Lees-McRae College
28 miles, SW
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Emory & Henry College
29 miles, NW
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King University
38 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ashe County Schools, NC

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Watauga Medical Center
19 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Ashe County Schools, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, W
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