Peak Creek Township, NC
Living in Peak Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute67
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports47
Hospitals59
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
839Population-53 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-13 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over19%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$4.7k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K33%
$75K to $99K7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office32%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$22 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas8%
Utility gas4%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peak Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in Peak Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) 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 Peak Creek Township
Inland Flooding78
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peak Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peak Creek Township, NC
Oak Hill Academy
12 miles, N
Blue Ridge Christian School
15 miles, E
Millers Creek Christian School
17 miles, S
Harvest Time Christian Academy
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Peak Creek Township, NC
Appalachian State University
25 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
36 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
37 miles, NW
Lenoir-Rhyne University
48 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peak Creek Township, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
8 miles, W
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
12 miles, NE
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Watauga Medical Center
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Peak Creek Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
80 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
86 miles, S