Swain County Schools, NC

Living in Swain County Schools

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 23
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 10
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Schools 30
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Residents

9.9k Population +132 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age
20% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial5%
Native American8%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate28%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income -$1.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office15%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$163k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$512 Median Monthly Rent -$7 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas20%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Swain County Schools

United States45
North Carolina20
Swain County8

Property Crime in Swain County Schools

United States48
North Carolina30
Swain County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 5 4
Feb 39 5 2
Mar 47 5 2
Apr 55 4 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 39 5 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swain County Schools

Inland Flooding55
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Swain County Schools, NC

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Mountain Discovery
8 miles, SE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Swain County Schools, NC

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New Kituwah Academy
12 miles, E
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St Andrew's School
15 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Swain County Schools, NC

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Maryville College
30 miles, NW
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Johnson University
32 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Swain County Schools, NC

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Airports

Airports near Swain County Schools, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
34 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
91 miles, NE