Valleytown Township, NC
Living in Valleytown Township
Bikeability4
Walkability18
Commute81
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety77
Airports49
Hospitals53
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.8kPopulation-922 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income-$1.3k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$439Median Monthly Rent+$29 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas18%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Valleytown Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22
Property Crime in Valleytown Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valleytown Township
Inland Flooding50
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Valleytown Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Valleytown Township, NC
Carolina Christian Academy
10 miles, S
Murphy Adventist Christian School
15 miles, SW
Eastgate Life Academy
18 miles, S
Trimont Christian Academy
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Valleytown Township, NC
Young Harris College
18 miles, S
Western Carolina University
37 miles, E
Hiwassee College
39 miles, NW
Maryville College
39 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valleytown Township, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
11 miles, SW
Chatuge Regional Hospital
18 miles, S
Union General Hospital
23 miles, S
Angel Medical Center
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Valleytown Township, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
43 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
75 miles, E
Lovell Field
78 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
94 miles, E