Watauga Township, NC
Living in Watauga Township
Bikeability14
Walkability21
Commute74
Public Transit7
Affordability67
Public Safety98
Airports51
Hospitals57
Colleges21
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Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation+533 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate21%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector57%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$275kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$668Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas21%
Utility gas3%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watauga Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Watauga Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watauga Township
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watauga Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watauga Township, NC
Grace Academy
6 miles, NE
Mountain Pathways School
7 miles, NE
Rainbow Christian Academy
11 miles, W
Bethel Christian Academy
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Watauga Township, NC
Appalachian State University
5 miles, NE
Lees-McRae College
6 miles, W
Milligan University
31 miles, W
East Tennessee State University
35 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watauga Township, NC
Watauga Medical Center
6 miles, E
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
19 miles, N
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Watauga Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
41 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
68 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
81 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
93 miles, S