Alleghany County, NC
Living in Alleghany County
Bikeability14
Walkability27
Commute60
Public Transit14
Affordability93
Public Safety100
Airports43
Hospitals57
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-76 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$140kMedian Home Value+$6.7k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$440Median Monthly Rent+$25 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas16%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas3%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alleghany County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Alleghany County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 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 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alleghany County
Inland Flooding68
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alleghany County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alleghany County, NC
Blue Ridge Christian School
5 miles, E
Oak Hill Academy
14 miles, NW
Millers Creek Christian School
22 miles, S
Harvest Time Christian Academy
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Alleghany County, NC
Appalachian State University
36 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
43 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
47 miles, SW
Bluefield College
53 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alleghany County, NC
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE
Twin County Regional Hospital
17 miles, NE
Ashe Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Alleghany County, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
72 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
89 miles, S