Piney Creek Township, NC
Living in Piney Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability91
Public Safety85
Airports42
Hospitals55
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+223 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K13%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office19%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent+$86 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas12%
Utility gas8%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Piney Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in Piney Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(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 | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Piney Creek Township
Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Piney Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Piney Creek Township, NC
Oak Hill Academy
11 miles, NE
Mountain Youth Academy
17 miles, W
Mountain Pathways School
21 miles, SW
Grace Academy
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Piney Creek Township, NC
Appalachian State University
23 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
25 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
32 miles, SW
King University
36 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Piney Creek Township, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
7 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
16 miles, W
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Piney Creek Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
50 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
92 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
94 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
96 miles, S