Rutherfordton Township, NC
Living in Rutherfordton Township
Bikeability3
Walkability1
Commute62
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports57
Hospitals84
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-1.8k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black15%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$530Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas7%
Utility gas14%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rutherfordton Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Rutherford County10
Property Crime in Rutherfordton Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Rutherford County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rutherfordton Township
Inland Flooding34
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rutherfordton Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rutherfordton Township, NC
Trinity Christian School
1 miles, N
Word of Faith Christian School
2 miles, SE
Glenwood Christian Academy
7 miles, E
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Rutherfordton Township, NC
Gardner-Webb University
18 miles, SE
University of South Carolina-Upstate
26 miles, S
Limestone College
27 miles, SE
Montreat College
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rutherfordton Township, NC
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
1 miles, W
St Lukes Hospital
17 miles, SW
The McDowell Hospital
21 miles, N
Atrium Health Cleveland
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Rutherfordton Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
34 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
36 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
57 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, N