Higgins Township, NC
Living in Higgins Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute86
Public Transit1
Affordability98
Public Safety95
Airports57
Hospitals76
Colleges11
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Schools53
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Residents
2.1kPopulation+66 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
84%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Multiracial5%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office7%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$479Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home38%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas6%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Higgins Township
United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6
Property Crime in Higgins Township
United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Higgins Township
Inland Flooding52
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Higgins Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Higgins Township, NC
Nebo Crossing Academy
4 miles, N
New Manna Christian School
5 miles, NW
Silvercreek Adventist School
9 miles, NE
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Higgins Township, NC
Montreat College
20 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
29 miles, W
Gardner-Webb University
32 miles, SE
Lenoir-Rhyne University
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Higgins Township, NC
The McDowell Hospital
5 miles, W
Broughton Hospital
16 miles, E
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
16 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Higgins Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
37 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
55 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
63 miles, SE