Barkers Creek Township, NC
Living in Barkers Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute75
Public Transit1
Affordability78
Public Safety100
Airports30
Hospitals72
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+888 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate35%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office28%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$729Median Monthly Rent+$243 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached67%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas25%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Barkers Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in Barkers Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barkers Creek Township
Inland Flooding45
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Barkers Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Barkers Creek Township, NC
Heritage Christian Academy
6 miles, S
New Kituwah Academy
6 miles, NW
The Academy at Soar
10 miles, E
Grace Christian Academy
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Barkers Creek Township, NC
Western Carolina University
9 miles, SE
Brevard College
32 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
42 miles, E
Johnson University
45 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Barkers Creek Township, NC
Harris Regional Hospital
4 miles, SE
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
6 miles, NW
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
10 miles, W
Angel Medical Center
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Barkers Creek Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
41 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
49 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
69 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, NE