Edwards Township, NC
Living in Edwards Township
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute40
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports52
Hospitals60
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation+7 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office25%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$436Median Monthly Rent+$40 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas15%
Utility gas2%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Edwards Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Edwards Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Edwards Township
Inland Flooding52
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Edwards Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Edwards Township, NC
Harvest Time Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
14 miles, S
Blue Ridge Christian School
15 miles, N
Salem Christian Academy
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Edwards Township, NC
Wake Forest University
39 miles, E
Carolina Christian College
40 miles, E
Appalachian State University
41 miles, W
Piedmont International University
41 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Edwards Township, NC
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
6 miles, E
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NW
Northern Hospital of Surry County
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Edwards Township, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
57 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
73 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
82 miles, W