Elk Township, NC
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability9
Walkability36
Commute56
Public Transit10
Affordability64
Public Safety98
Airports54
Hospitals58
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
621Population+90 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income-$6.5k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector83%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$235kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$967Median Monthly Rent+$61 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$2M or more6%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas18%
Utility gas4%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Inland Flooding83
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, NC
Grace Academy
7 miles, W
Mountain Pathways School
8 miles, NW
Millers Creek Christian School
17 miles, E
Harvest Time Christian Academy
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, NC
Appalachian State University
8 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
19 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
33 miles, S
Milligan University
43 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, NC
Watauga Medical Center
6 miles, W
Ashe Memorial Hospital
17 miles, N
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
52 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
75 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
76 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
90 miles, E