Laurel Creek Township, NC
Living in Laurel Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute24
Public Transit1
Affordability77
Public Safety98
Airports49
Hospitals55
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation-304 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$224kMedian Home Value+$91k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$635Median Monthly Rent+$183 (2010–19)
26%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas27%
Utility gas6%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurel Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Laurel Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel Creek Township
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurel Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurel Creek Township, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
9 miles, SW
Grace Academy
10 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
10 miles, E
Mountain Youth Academy
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Laurel Creek Township, NC
Lees-McRae College
6 miles, S
Appalachian State University
10 miles, E
Milligan University
25 miles, W
East Tennessee State University
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurel Creek Township, NC
Watauga Medical Center
11 miles, E
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
12 miles, S
Johnson County Community Hospital
15 miles, N
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Laurel Creek Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
35 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
68 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
95 miles, S