Caldwell County, NC
Living in Caldwell County
Bikeability3
Walkability6
Commute57
Public Transit2
Affordability96
Public Safety88
Airports58
Hospitals64
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
82kPopulation-278 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$479Median Monthly Rent+$56 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Caldwell County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Caldwell County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Caldwell County
Inland Flooding60
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Caldwell County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Caldwell County, NC
Heritage Christian School
8 miles, S
Christian Classical Academy
16 miles, S
Hickory Christian Academy
16 miles, SE
Tabernacle Christian School
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Caldwell County, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
19 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
20 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
24 miles, NW
Montreat College
49 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Caldwell County, NC
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Broughton Hospital
18 miles, SW
Frye Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Caldwell County, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
61 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
68 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
84 miles, SW