Blowing Rock Township, NC
Living in Blowing Rock Township
Bikeability11
Walkability40
Commute89
Public Transit13
Affordability58
Public Safety97
Airports53
Hospitals60
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation-462 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate18%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree26%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office22%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$402kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$738Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas30%
Utility gas5%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blowing Rock Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Blowing Rock Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blowing Rock Township
Inland Flooding64
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blowing Rock Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blowing Rock Township, NC
Grace Academy
5 miles, N
Mountain Pathways School
7 miles, N
Rainbow Christian Academy
14 miles, W
Heritage Christian School
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Blowing Rock Township, NC
Appalachian State University
5 miles, N
Lees-McRae College
10 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
35 miles, SE
Milligan University
35 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blowing Rock Township, NC
Watauga Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
12 miles, SW
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Blowing Rock Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
69 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
77 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
91 miles, S