Prathers Creek Township, NC
Living in Prathers Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute36
Public Transit1
Affordability69
Public Safety100
Airports45
Hospitals56
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
949Population+254 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate19%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K24%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector55%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office16%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value-$16k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
57%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K5%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas26%
Utility gas4%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prathers Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Alleghany County1
Property Crime in Prathers Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Alleghany County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prathers Creek Township
Inland Flooding78
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prathers Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prathers Creek Township, NC
Oak Hill Academy
9 miles, NW
Blue Ridge Christian School
11 miles, E
Millers Creek Christian School
21 miles, S
Harvest Time Christian Academy
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Prathers Creek Township, NC
Appalachian State University
31 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
38 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
42 miles, SW
King University
51 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prathers Creek Township, NC
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
7 miles, E
Ashe Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Twin County Regional Hospital
22 miles, NE
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Prathers Creek Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
65 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
77 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
89 miles, S