Bakersville, NC
Living in Bakersville
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute53
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports49
Hospitals51
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
466Population+91 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate20%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone40%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office27%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$229Median Monthly Rent+$19 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached52%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K2%
$1M to $1.49M7%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas3%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bakersville
United States45
North Carolina20
Mitchell County10
Property Crime in Bakersville
United States48
North Carolina30
Mitchell County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bakersville
Inland Flooding50
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bakersville, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bakersville, NC
Spruce Pine Montessori School
9 miles, SE
Tri-County Christian School
9 miles, SE
Genesis Academy, Inc
9 miles, SW
Bethel Christian Academy
10 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Bakersville, NC
Lees-McRae College
19 miles, NE
Milligan University
21 miles, N
East Tennessee State University
23 miles, NW
Mars Hill University
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bakersville, NC
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
9 miles, SE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E
Unicoi County Hospital
18 miles, NW
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Bakersville, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
35 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
45 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
88 miles, SE