Creston Township, NC
Living in Creston Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
3
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
85
Airports
49
Hospitals
53
Colleges
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
368
Population
-36 (2010–19)
60 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
+18% (2010–19)
42%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years55%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree25%
Households
Family household42%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
47 mi
Average Commute
98%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K5%
$125K to $149K6%
Employers
Private sector87%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Sales and office22%
Service51%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
+$56k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
46%
Owner-Occupied
-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached52%
Mobile home48%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K4%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas6%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Creston Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in Creston Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 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 Creston Township
Inland Flooding70
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Creston Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Creston Township, NC
Mountain Pathways School
9 miles, S
Grace Academy
10 miles, S
Mountain Youth Academy
14 miles, NW
Oak Hill Academy
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Creston Township, NC
Appalachian State University
11 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
20 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
30 miles, N
King University
33 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Creston Township, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
10 miles, E
Johnson County Community Hospital
11 miles, NW
Watauga Medical Center
12 miles, S
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Creston Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
44 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
82 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
89 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
96 miles, E