Boomer Township, NC
Living in Boomer Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute55
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports60
Hospitals64
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-507 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian91%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government23%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office6%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$459Median Monthly Rent-$303 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas8%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Boomer Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Boomer Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boomer Township
Inland Flooding63
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boomer Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boomer Township, NC
Millers Creek Christian School
9 miles, N
Harvest Time Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Nc Boys Academy
17 miles, S
Heritage Christian School
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Boomer Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
22 miles, S
Appalachian State University
25 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
34 miles, W
Davidson College
45 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boomer Township, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
10 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW
Frye Regional Medical Center
22 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Boomer Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
61 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
75 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
83 miles, SW