Hughes Township, NC
Living in Hughes Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute94
Public Transit1
Affordability63
Public Safety99
Airports50
Hospitals52
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
328Population+79 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-22 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+27% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate35%
Some College49%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone15%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
67%Lived Here Last Year-33% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K44%
$75K to $99K8%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office8%
Service49%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
57%Owner-Occupied-26% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K10%
$1.5M to $1.99M37%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hughes Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Hughes Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hughes Township
Inland Flooding42
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hughes Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hughes Township, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Bethel Christian Academy
9 miles, S
Spruce Pine Montessori School
11 miles, SW
Tri-County Christian School
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Hughes Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
9 miles, NE
Appalachian State University
19 miles, NE
Milligan University
25 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hughes Township, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
5 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
12 miles, SW
Watauga Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Hughes Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
38 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
54 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
82 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
82 miles, SE