Henderson County, NC
Living in Henderson County
Bikeability8
Walkability14
Commute73
Public Transit7
Affordability72
Public Safety95
Airports51
Hospitals92
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
115kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$694Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Henderson County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Henderson County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Henderson County
Inland Flooding68
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Henderson County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Henderson County, NC
Immaculata Catholic School
1 miles, SE
The Way Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Mud Creek Christian School
4 miles, SE
Fletcher Academy
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Henderson County, NC
Brevard College
16 miles, SW
Warren Wilson College
19 miles, N
North Greenville University
19 miles, S
University of North Carolina at Asheville
20 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Henderson County, NC
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
Park Ridge Health
4 miles, N
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
14 miles, SW
St Lukes Hospital
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Henderson County, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
8 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
34 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, E