Lower Fork Township, NC
Living in Lower Fork Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute48
Public Transit1
Affordability95
Public Safety88
Airports63
Hospitals63
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation-163 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate42%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$410Median Monthly Rent-$11 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached44%
Mobile home52%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K5%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower Fork Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Lower Fork Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Fork Township
Inland Flooding61
Tornado22
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower Fork Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Fork Township, NC
Christian Classical Academy
10 miles, N
Morganton Day School
11 miles, NW
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Silvercreek Adventist School
13 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Fork Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
17 miles, NE
Gardner-Webb University
26 miles, S
Limestone College
39 miles, S
Belmont Abbey College
39 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Fork Township, NC
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
9 miles, NW
Broughton Hospital
10 miles, NW
Frye Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Catawba Valley Medical Center
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lower Fork Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
45 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
55 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
61 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, NW