Whitehead Township, NC
Living in Whitehead Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute92
Public Transit1
Affordability99
Public Safety100
Airports46
Hospitals57
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+135 (2010–19)
57 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+23% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value-$42k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$372Median Monthly Rent-$57 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas9%
Utility gas1%
Wood24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whitehead Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Alleghany County1
Property Crime in Whitehead 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 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitehead Township
Inland Flooding64
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whitehead Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whitehead Township, NC
Blue Ridge Christian School
4 miles, NE
Oak Hill Academy
16 miles, NW
Millers Creek Christian School
19 miles, S
Harvest Time Christian Academy
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Whitehead Township, NC
Appalachian State University
35 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
45 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
46 miles, SW
Lenoir-Rhyne University
50 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whitehead Township, NC
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
4 miles, N
Ashe Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W
Twin County Regional Hospital
19 miles, NE
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Whitehead Township, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
70 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
86 miles, S