Blue Ridge Township, NC
Living in Blue Ridge Township
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute80
Public Transit4
Affordability71
Public Safety97
Airports54
Hospitals57
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.2kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate17%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$32k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector51%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office26%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$269kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$765Median Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K11%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas25%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Ridge Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Blue Ridge Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 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 Blue Ridge Township
Inland Flooding69
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Grace Academy
7 miles, NW
Mountain Pathways School
8 miles, NW
Rainbow Christian Academy
19 miles, W
Millers Creek Christian School
21 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Appalachian State University
7 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
15 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
32 miles, SE
Milligan University
40 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Watauga Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
16 miles, S
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
17 miles, W
Ashe Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Blue Ridge Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
74 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
92 miles, E