Swain County, NC
Living in Swain County
Bikeability10
Walkability18
Commute86
Public Transit16
Affordability91
Public Safety93
Airports31
Hospitals47
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+399 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American28%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$4.2k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector61%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office15%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$497Median Monthly Rent-$21 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas24%
Utility gas2%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swain County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Swain County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 5 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 5 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swain County
Inland Flooding54
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swain County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swain County, NC
New Kituwah Academy
10 miles, SE
Grace Christian Academy
10 miles, S
St Andrew's School
14 miles, NW
Christian Academy in the Smokies
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Swain County, NC
Western Carolina University
24 miles, SE
Johnson University
30 miles, NW
Maryville College
31 miles, NW
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
37 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swain County, NC
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
9 miles, S
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
10 miles, SE
Harris Regional Hospital
20 miles, SE
Leconte Medical Center
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Swain County, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
34 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
53 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
84 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
86 miles, NE