Macon County, NC
Living in Macon County
Bikeability10
Walkability29
Commute73
Public Transit12
Affordability92
Public Safety100
Airports34
Hospitals68
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value-$2.2k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$587Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas25%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Macon County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Macon County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 7 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Macon County
Inland Flooding48
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Macon County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Macon County, NC
Trimont Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Victory Christian School
11 miles, NE
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
13 miles, S
Heritage Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Macon County, NC
Western Carolina University
17 miles, NE
Young Harris College
28 miles, SW
Toccoa Falls College
39 miles, S
Brevard College
40 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Macon County, NC
Angel Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
14 miles, E
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
20 miles, N
Harris Regional Hospital
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Macon County, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
53 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
56 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
70 miles, E
Lovell Field
101 miles, W