North Fork Township, NC
Living in North Fork Township
Bikeability27
Walkability67
Commute26
Public Transit28
Affordability96
Public Safety82
Airports48
Hospitals53
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
836Population+222 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate23%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector46%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office19%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value+$109k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
64%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas12%
Utility gas3%
Wood29%
Crime
Violent Crime in North Fork Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in North Fork Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
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 North Fork Township
Inland Flooding77
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near North Fork Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near North Fork Township, NC
Mountain Youth Academy
9 miles, NW
Mountain Pathways School
13 miles, S
Grace Academy
15 miles, S
Oak Hill Academy
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near North Fork Township, NC
Appalachian State University
15 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
21 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
25 miles, N
King University
28 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near North Fork Township, NC
Johnson County Community Hospital
6 miles, W
Ashe Memorial Hospital
13 miles, E
Watauga Medical Center
16 miles, S
Johnston Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near North Fork Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
40 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
84 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
94 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
100 miles, E