Laurel Township, NC
Living in Laurel Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute25
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports42
Hospitals51
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
599Population+162 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone22%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K6%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector67%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance28%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office15%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$192 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached55%
Mobile home45%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K10%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene55%
LP gas12%
Wood21%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurel Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in Laurel Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
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 Laurel Township
Inland Flooding70
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurel Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurel Township, NC
Mountain Youth Academy
10 miles, W
Mountain Pathways School
17 miles, S
Grace Academy
18 miles, S
Oak Hill Academy
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Laurel Township, NC
Appalachian State University
19 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
23 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
26 miles, SW
King University
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurel Township, NC
Johnson County Community Hospital
9 miles, W
Ashe Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SE
Watauga Medical Center
20 miles, S
Johnston Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Laurel Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
43 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
88 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
96 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
98 miles, E