Elk Township, NC
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports51
Hospitals56
Colleges30
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Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
664Population+20 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-16 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+22% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate15%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income-$672 (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K4%
$75K to $99K27%
$150K to $199K6%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector40%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office26%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van71%
Worked at home29%
Housing
$279kMedian Home Value+$122k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
35%Owner-Occupied-26% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K9%
$250K to $299K23%
$400K to $499K33%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene43%
LP gas25%
Utility gas6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Inland Flooding73
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, NC
Mountain Pathways School
7 miles, SW
Grace Academy
8 miles, SW
Mountain Youth Academy
20 miles, NW
Millers Creek Christian School
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, NC
Appalachian State University
9 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
19 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
35 miles, NW
King University
38 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, NC
Watauga Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Ashe Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE
Johnson County Community Hospital
16 miles, NW
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
48 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
81 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
83 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
92 miles, E