Beech Mountain Township, NC
Living in Beech Mountain Township
Bikeability8
Walkability2
Commute25
Public Transit18
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports48
Hospitals48
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
778Population+29 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over21%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income-$5.2k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-18% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$125K to $149K5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office33%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value-$67k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
64%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K14%
$300K to $399K5%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas4%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beech Mountain Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Beech Mountain Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beech Mountain Township
Inland Flooding72
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beech Mountain Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beech Mountain Township, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Grace Academy
15 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
15 miles, E
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
19 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Beech Mountain Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
6 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
14 miles, E
Milligan University
21 miles, W
East Tennessee State University
25 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beech Mountain Township, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
12 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
16 miles, E
Johnson County Community Hospital
17 miles, NE
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Beech Mountain Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
31 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
65 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
89 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
94 miles, S