Altamont Township, NC
Living in Altamont Township
Bikeability
4
Walkability
15
Commute
97
Public Transit
4
Affordability
55
Public Safety
100
Airports
51
Hospitals
57
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.3k
Population
-48 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
29%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American5%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$507 (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K10%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector54%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office17%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$155k
Median Home Value
-$9.1k (2010–19)
31%
Built 2000 or Later
$563
Median Monthly Rent
+$237 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K10%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas27%
Utility gas10%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Altamont Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Altamont Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altamont Township
Inland Flooding70
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Altamont Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Altamont Township, NC
Bethel Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Altapass Christian School
9 miles, SW
Spruce Pine Montessori School
9 miles, SW
Tri-County Christian School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Altamont Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
12 miles, N
Appalachian State University
21 miles, NE
Milligan University
29 miles, NW
Montreat College
32 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Altamont Township, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
9 miles, SW
Watauga Medical Center
21 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Altamont Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
42 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
52 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
78 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
78 miles, S