Western Prong Township, NC
Living in Western Prong Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute6
Public Transit1
Affordability91
Public Safety94
Airports16
Hospitals48
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
985Population+204 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+19 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-17% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black55%
Caucasian44%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate17%
Some College59%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone19%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income-$4.8k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+25% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K42%
$50K to $74K18%
$100K to $124K19%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Private sector95%
Occupations
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office30%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value-$42k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$7 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Mobile home39%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
LP gas29%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Western Prong Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Columbus County10
Property Crime in Western Prong Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Columbus County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Western Prong Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado27
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Western Prong Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Western Prong Township, NC
Carolina Adventist Academy
11 miles, S
Community Baptist Academy
12 miles, N
Elizabethtown Christian Academy
14 miles, NE
Grace Christian School
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Western Prong Township, NC
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
31 miles, NW
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
43 miles, N
Fayetteville State University
44 miles, N
St Andrews University
47 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Western Prong Township, NC
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
8 miles, S
Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital
14 miles, NE
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
20 miles, NW
McLeod Loris Hospital
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Western Prong Township, NC
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
38 miles, N
Wilmington International Airport
49 miles, E
Myrtle Beach International Airport
54 miles, S
Florence Regional Airport
59 miles, W