Mountain Township, NC
Living in Mountain Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute77
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports30
Hospitals74
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
665Population+312 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-21 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial17%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone33%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+16% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K46%
$75K to $99K17%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector57%
Self-employed32%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Mgt, science, and arts9%
Sales and office4%
Service82%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$212kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
26%Owner-Occupied-31% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas39%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mountain Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in Mountain Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 6 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mountain Township
Inland Flooding52
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mountain Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mountain Township, NC
Victory Christian School
7 miles, NW
Heritage Christian Academy
9 miles, N
Trimont Christian Academy
12 miles, W
The Academy at Soar
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Mountain Township, NC
Western Carolina University
7 miles, N
Brevard College
26 miles, E
Southern Wesleyan University
41 miles, SE
Clemson University
41 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mountain Township, NC
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
8 miles, S
Angel Medical Center
11 miles, W
Harris Regional Hospital
12 miles, N
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Mountain Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
40 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
59 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
62 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
98 miles, NE