River Township, NC
Living in River Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute57
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports36
Hospitals78
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+404 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-12% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial9%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K20%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance32%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office20%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$3.6k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$545Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K13%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas13%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in River Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in River Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in River Township
Inland Flooding50
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near River Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near River Township, NC
Heritage Christian Academy
8 miles, NW
Victory Christian School
10 miles, W
The Academy at Soar
13 miles, N
Trimont Christian Academy
17 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near River Township, NC
Western Carolina University
5 miles, NW
Brevard College
22 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
40 miles, NE
Southern Wesleyan University
42 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near River Township, NC
Harris Regional Hospital
10 miles, NW
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
13 miles, S
Angel Medical Center
16 miles, W
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near River Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
35 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
57 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
62 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
93 miles, NE