Sharpes Township, NC
Living in Sharpes Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute59
Public Transit1
Affordability99
Public Safety85
Airports66
Hospitals61
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.2kPopulation-374 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate43%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$3.8k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation43%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$472Median Monthly Rent+$35 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home38%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sharpes Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Alexander County14
Property Crime in Sharpes Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Alexander County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sharpes Township
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sharpes Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sharpes Township, NC
Nc Boys Academy
9 miles, SW
Statesville Christian School
13 miles, SE
Academy of Excellence
14 miles, SE
Tri-City Christian School
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sharpes Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
18 miles, SW
Davidson College
31 miles, SE
Catawba College
37 miles, SE
Livingstone College
37 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sharpes Township, NC
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
14 miles, SE
Davis Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE
Catawba Valley Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sharpes Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
49 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
65 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
88 miles, W