Saluda Township, NC
Living in Saluda Township
Bikeability28
Walkability70
Commute72
Public Transit29
Affordability64
Public Safety98
Airports55
Hospitals87
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+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
$46kMedian 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
$224kMedian Home Value+$68k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$752Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Saluda Township, NC
Upward Adventist School
6 miles, NW
Lake House Academy
8 miles, W
The Way Christian Academy
8 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Saluda Township, NC
North Greenville University
14 miles, S
Brevard College
24 miles, W
Furman University
25 miles, S
Warren Wilson College
25 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Saluda Township, NC
St Lukes Hospital
5 miles, E
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW
Park Ridge Health
14 miles, NW
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Saluda Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
18 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
26 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
76 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, N