Rock Creek Township, NC
Living in Rock Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute51
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety90
Airports52
Hospitals60
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.8kPopulation-381 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$1.8k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$438Median Monthly Rent+$105 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas13%
Utility gas1%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Creek Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Rock Creek Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Creek Township
Inland Flooding47
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Creek Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Creek Township, NC
Harvest Time Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
Millers Creek Christian School
9 miles, W
Blue Ridge Christian School
16 miles, N
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Creek Township, NC
Appalachian State University
34 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
37 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
45 miles, W
Wake Forest University
45 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Creek Township, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
Ashe Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Rock Creek Township, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
64 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
71 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, W