Ashe County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
26,831 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,827 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$387 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$564 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
2
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

Climate

Oceanic climate. Mild temperatures year-round with frequent rainfall and limited seasonal extremes. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 32
Feb 3 4 35
Mar 4 1 42
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Ashe County Middle
2 miles, N · 3.7star
Blue Ridge Elementary
2 miles, NW · 3.7star
Mountain View Elementary
3 miles, SE · 3.7star
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Colleges

Appalachian State University
19 miles, SW · 2.3star
Wilkes Community College
28 miles, S · 1.4star
Lees-McRae College
28 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Ashe Memorial Hospital
3 miles, SE · 4.1star
Watauga Medical Center
19 miles, SW · 5star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
50 miles, NW · 1star
Asheville Regional Airport
91 miles, SW · 1.4star
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