Lower Creek Township, NC
Living in Lower Creek Township
Bikeability23
Walkability40
Commute66
Public Transit13
Affordability89
Public Safety87
Airports59
Hospitals66
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+307 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate28%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$457Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas5%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13
Property Crime in Lower Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Creek Township
Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Creek Township, NC
Heritage Christian School
6 miles, S
Christian Classical Academy
14 miles, S
Hickory Christian Academy
14 miles, SE
Tabernacle Christian School
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Creek Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
17 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
21 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
26 miles, NW
Davidson College
48 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Creek Township, NC
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SW
Frye Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Broughton Hospital
18 miles, SW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lower Creek Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
59 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
69 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
83 miles, SW