Lower Creek Township, NC
Living in Lower Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports58
Hospitals71
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+106 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black18%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income-$10k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office15%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$1.7k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$441Median Monthly Rent+$3 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached52%
Mobile home48%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas6%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Lower Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Creek Township
Inland Flooding69
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Creek Township, NC
Morganton Day School
6 miles, S
Silvercreek Adventist School
11 miles, SW
Christian Classical Academy
11 miles, SE
Heritage Christian School
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Creek Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
21 miles, E
Lees-McRae College
25 miles, NW
Appalachian State University
26 miles, N
Montreat College
37 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Creek Township, NC
Broughton Hospital
7 miles, S
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
8 miles, S
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lower Creek Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
55 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
59 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
71 miles, SW