Blue Ridge Township, NC
Living in Blue Ridge Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute71
Public Transit1
Affordability74
Public Safety95
Airports53
Hospitals91
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial1%
Other3%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office19%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$637Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached52%
Mobile home44%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas8%
Utility gas10%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Ridge Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in Blue Ridge Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Ridge Township
Inland Flooding65
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Upward Adventist School
2 miles, SW
The Way Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Lake House Academy
5 miles, SW
Mud Creek Christian School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Ridge Township, NC
North Greenville University
17 miles, S
Warren Wilson College
21 miles, N
Brevard College
22 miles, W
Montreat College
23 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
6 miles, W
Park Ridge Health
9 miles, NW
St Lukes Hospital
10 miles, SE
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
13 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
30 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
80 miles, E