Chimney Rock Township, NC
Living in Chimney Rock Township
Bikeability11
Walkability41
Commute42
Public Transit13
Affordability58
Public Safety95
Airports55
Hospitals86
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation-212 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate18%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office22%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$276kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$631Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chimney Rock Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Rutherford County10
Property Crime in Chimney Rock Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Rutherford County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chimney Rock Township
Inland Flooding72
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chimney Rock Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chimney Rock Township, NC
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
8 miles, E
Trinity Christian School
14 miles, E
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
14 miles, NW
Upward Adventist School
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Chimney Rock Township, NC
Montreat College
15 miles, NW
Warren Wilson College
18 miles, NW
University of North Carolina at Asheville
24 miles, NW
North Greenville University
28 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chimney Rock Township, NC
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SE
St Lukes Hospital
14 miles, S
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
15 miles, NW
Park Ridge Health
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Chimney Rock Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
20 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
38 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
72 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
72 miles, N