Old Fort Township, NC
Living in Old Fort Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute57
Public Transit1
Affordability99
Public Safety95
Airports53
Hospitals78
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.5kPopulation-65 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate40%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office17%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value-$4.4k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$434Median Monthly Rent+$8 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home33%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas11%
Utility gas2%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Old Fort Township
United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6
Property Crime in Old Fort Township
United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Old Fort Township
Inland Flooding63
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Old Fort Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Old Fort Township, NC
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
8 miles, SW
The Learning Community School
9 miles, SW
Arthur Morgan School
11 miles, N
Asheville Christian Academy
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Old Fort Township, NC
Montreat College
5 miles, SW
Warren Wilson College
13 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
20 miles, W
Mars Hill University
21 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Old Fort Township, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
9 miles, SW
The McDowell Hospital
11 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Old Fort Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
25 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
54 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
56 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
79 miles, SE