Silver Creek Township, NC
Living in Silver Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute57
Public Transit1
Affordability96
Public Safety88
Airports58
Hospitals76
Colleges17
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Schools37
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Residents
11kPopulation+663 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate32%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office11%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value-$1.8k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$490Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home36%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas4%
Utility gas6%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Silver Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Silver Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Silver Creek Township
Inland Flooding58
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Silver Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Silver Creek Township, NC
Silvercreek Adventist School
2 miles, N
Nebo Crossing Academy
7 miles, W
Morganton Day School
8 miles, NE
New Manna Christian School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Silver Creek Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
27 miles, E
Montreat College
28 miles, W
Gardner-Webb University
30 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
34 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Silver Creek Township, NC
Broughton Hospital
8 miles, NE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
9 miles, NE
The McDowell Hospital
12 miles, W
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Silver Creek Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
45 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
57 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
59 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
65 miles, NW