Westmont, Hickory, NC
Living in Westmont
Bikeability
18
Walkability
47
Commute
87
Public Transit
23
Affordability
100
Public Safety
80
Airports
65
Hospitals
61
Colleges
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
10k
Population
-411 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black22%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$7.2k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector83%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$94k
Median Home Value
-$23k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$457
Median Monthly Rent
+$4 (2010–19)
41%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westmont
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11
Property Crime in Westmont
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westmont
Inland Flooding44
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westmont, Hickory, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westmont, Hickory, NC
Cornerstone Christian Academy
2 miles, E
University Christian High School
2 miles, E
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Hickory Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Westmont, Hickory, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
2 miles, E
Davidson College
34 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
38 miles, NW
Belmont Abbey College
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westmont, Hickory, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E
Catawba Valley Medical Center
6 miles, E
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Westmont, Hickory, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
43 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
69 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
75 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
77 miles, NW