West Jefferson Township, NC
Living in West Jefferson Township
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute79
Public Transit2
Affordability95
Public Safety83
Airports46
Hospitals55
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.2kPopulation+285 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate29%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office15%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value-$3.2k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median Monthly Rent+$70 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas9%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas4%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Jefferson Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in West Jefferson Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
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 West Jefferson Township
Inland Flooding55
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Jefferson Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Jefferson Township, NC
Mountain Pathways School
14 miles, SW
Grace Academy
16 miles, SW
Oak Hill Academy
16 miles, NE
Mountain Youth Academy
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Jefferson Township, NC
Appalachian State University
16 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
26 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
30 miles, NW
King University
38 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Jefferson Township, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
3 miles, E
Johnson County Community Hospital
16 miles, W
Watauga Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Jefferson Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
50 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
89 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
89 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
90 miles, E