McDowell County Schools, NC

Living in McDowell County Schools

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 6
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 11
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Schools 41
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Residents

45k Population +634 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$486 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas12%
Utility gas2%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in McDowell County Schools

United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6

Property Crime in McDowell County Schools

United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 6
Feb 39 4 5
Mar 45 5 4
Apr 54 4 2
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 65 5 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 1
Dec 38 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in McDowell County Schools

Inland Flooding62
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near McDowell County Schools, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near McDowell County Schools, NC

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Arthur Morgan School
14 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near McDowell County Schools, NC

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Montreat College
14 miles, W
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Warren Wilson College
23 miles, W
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Mars Hill University
30 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near McDowell County Schools, NC

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The McDowell Hospital
2 miles, SE
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Broughton Hospital
21 miles, E

Airports

Airports near McDowell County Schools, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, N
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