Elk Township, NC
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute6
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports57
Hospitals66
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+301 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
45%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school32%
High school graduate21%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$24kMedian Household Income-$1.8k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K55%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K7%
$150K to $199K6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector54%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office34%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value-$57k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
62%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached55%
Mobile home45%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Inland Flooding78
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, NC
Millers Creek Christian School
12 miles, E
Grace Academy
15 miles, NW
Mountain Pathways School
15 miles, NW
Harvest Time Christian Academy
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, NC
Appalachian State University
15 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
25 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
27 miles, S
Milligan University
49 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, NC
Watauga Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
16 miles, S
Ashe Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
59 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
69 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
78 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
83 miles, E