Watauga County, NC
Living in Watauga County
Bikeability41
Walkability65
Commute81
Public Transit42
Affordability74
Public Safety96
Airports51
Hospitals56
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation+5.2k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
54%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate21%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector60%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$739Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas18%
Utility gas4%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watauga County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Watauga County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watauga County
Inland Flooding68
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watauga County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watauga County, NC
Grace Academy
3 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
3 miles, E
Rainbow Christian Academy
15 miles, SW
Mountain Youth Academy
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Watauga County, NC
Appalachian State University
2 miles, SE
Lees-McRae College
10 miles, SW
Milligan University
33 miles, W
King University
35 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watauga County, NC
Watauga Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
16 miles, N
Ashe Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Watauga County, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
42 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
82 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
97 miles, S