Saluda Township, NC

Living in Saluda Township

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 70
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 20
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Schools 80
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Residents

1.9k Population +510 (2010–19)
58  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income -$5.7k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -18% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office31%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$224k Median Home Value +$68k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$752 Median Monthly Rent +$177 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas21%
Utility gas7%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Saluda Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Polk County3

Property Crime in Saluda Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Polk County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 5 3
Feb 41 5 1
Mar 48 5 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 5 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 40 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Saluda Township

Inland Flooding77
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Saluda Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Saluda Township, NC

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Lake House Academy
8 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Saluda Township, NC

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Brevard College
24 miles, W
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Furman University
25 miles, S
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Warren Wilson College
25 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Saluda Township, NC

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St Lukes Hospital
5 miles, E
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Park Ridge Health
14 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Saluda Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, N