Horse Creek Township, NC
Living in Horse Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute1
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports41
Hospitals53
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
574Population-9 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
2%College-Educated-16% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree1%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone36%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
54 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector57%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office14%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$130kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$3 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K13%
$1M to $1.49M7%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas19%
Wood32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Horse Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in Horse Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 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 Horse Creek Township
Inland Flooding62
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Horse Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Horse Creek Township, NC
Mountain Youth Academy
13 miles, W
Oak Hill Academy
15 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
19 miles, S
Grace Academy
21 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Horse Creek Township, NC
Appalachian State University
21 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
22 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
29 miles, SW
King University
32 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Horse Creek Township, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
10 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
12 miles, W
Watauga Medical Center
22 miles, S
Johnston Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Horse Creek Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
45 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
91 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
96 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
97 miles, S