Downtown, Hickory, NC
Living in Downtown
Bikeability27
Walkability61
Commute76
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports66
Hospitals59
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+176 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
52%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black30%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Education
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$399Median Monthly Rent-$35 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K5%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Inland Flooding29
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Hickory, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Hickory, NC
Cornerstone Christian Academy
0 miles, NE
University Christian High School
1 miles, E
St Stephen Lutheran School
3 miles, E
Tabernacle Christian School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Hickory, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
1 miles, NE
Davidson College
32 miles, SE
Belmont Abbey College
37 miles, SE
Gardner-Webb University
38 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Hickory, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
0 miles, NE
Catawba Valley Medical Center
5 miles, E
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Hickory, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
42 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
70 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
76 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, NW