Smoky Creek Township, NC
Living in Smoky Creek Township
Bikeability35
Walkability80
Commute77
Public Transit35
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports60
Hospitals73
Colleges19
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Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
622Population-315 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-21% (2010–19)
90%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school33%
High school graduate39%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household90%
Householder living alone10%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K34%
$75K to $99K21%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office11%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked9%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value-$42k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached53%
Mobile home47%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 1990 to 199938%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas4%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Smoky Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Smoky Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smoky Creek Township
Inland Flooding63
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Smoky Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Smoky Creek Township, NC
Christian Classical Academy
6 miles, SE
Morganton Day School
7 miles, SW
Heritage Christian School
7 miles, NE
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Smoky Creek Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
16 miles, E
Appalachian State University
28 miles, N
Lees-McRae College
29 miles, NW
Gardner-Webb University
39 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Smoky Creek Township, NC
Broughton Hospital
7 miles, SW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
7 miles, SW
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NE
Frye Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Smoky Creek Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
55 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
59 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
64 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
72 miles, SW