Plumtree Township, NC
Living in Plumtree Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute66
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports51
Hospitals56
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
675Population+133 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income-$5.4k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K37%
$75K to $99K6%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector52%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office4%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$193 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K20%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K34%
$300K to $399K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas3%
Utility gas7%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plumtree Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Plumtree Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plumtree Township
Inland Flooding61
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plumtree Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plumtree Township, NC
Bethel Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Spruce Pine Montessori School
8 miles, S
Tri-County Christian School
8 miles, S
Altapass Christian School
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Plumtree Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
13 miles, NE
Appalachian State University
23 miles, NE
Milligan University
24 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
27 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plumtree Township, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
8 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Unicoi County Hospital
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Plumtree Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
38 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
50 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
79 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
82 miles, SE