Piney Creek Township, NC
Living in Piney Creek Township
Bikeability35
Walkability60
Commute49
Public Transit42
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports41
Hospitals54
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
848Population+33 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age
29%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black13%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector49%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office13%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$158kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K9%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas14%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Piney Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Alleghany County1
Property Crime in Piney Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Alleghany County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Piney Creek Township
Inland Flooding69
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Piney Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Piney Creek Township, NC
Oak Hill Academy
5 miles, NW
Blue Ridge Christian School
13 miles, SE
Millers Creek Christian School
25 miles, S
Minnick Education Center - Wytheville
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Piney Creek Township, NC
Appalachian State University
32 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
34 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
43 miles, SW
Bluefield College
48 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Piney Creek Township, NC
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
9 miles, E
Ashe Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW
Twin County Regional Hospital
21 miles, NE
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Piney Creek Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
80 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
94 miles, S