Banner Elk Township, NC
Living in Banner Elk Township
Bikeability41
Walkability81
Commute84
Public Transit44
Affordability68
Public Safety99
Airports50
Hospitals56
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+281 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate22%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office14%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$241kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$764Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
21%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198938%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas27%
Utility gas12%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Banner Elk Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Banner Elk Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Banner Elk Township
Inland Flooding63
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Banner Elk Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Banner Elk Township, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Grace Academy
13 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
13 miles, NE
Bethel Christian Academy
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Banner Elk Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
0 miles, E
Appalachian State University
12 miles, E
Milligan University
25 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Banner Elk Township, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
6 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
13 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
20 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Banner Elk Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
37 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
62 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
84 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
90 miles, S