Jefferson Township, NC
Living in Jefferson Township
Bikeability12
Walkability43
Commute92
Public Transit14
Affordability99
Public Safety87
Airports46
Hospitals57
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation-311 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office26%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value-$42k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$417Median Monthly Rent+$46 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas10%
Utility gas2%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in Jefferson Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
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 Jefferson Township
Inland Flooding57
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson Township, NC
Oak Hill Academy
14 miles, N
Mountain Pathways School
18 miles, SW
Grace Academy
19 miles, SW
Millers Creek Christian School
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson Township, NC
Appalachian State University
20 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
30 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
33 miles, NW
King University
42 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson Township, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
2 miles, W
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E
Watauga Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Jefferson Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
55 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
86 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
92 miles, SW