Balfour, NC
Living in Balfour
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute94
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports51
Hospitals95
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+134 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate26%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income-$6.5k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-18% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office16%
Service38%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value-$7.1k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$606Median Monthly Rent+$91 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K42%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas15%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Balfour
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in Balfour
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Balfour
Inland Flooding58
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Balfour, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Balfour, NC
Immaculata Catholic School
3 miles, SE
Fletcher Academy
3 miles, N
Captain Gilmer Christian School
3 miles, N
The Way Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Balfour, NC
Brevard College
16 miles, SW
Warren Wilson College
18 miles, N
University of North Carolina at Asheville
19 miles, N
North Greenville University
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Balfour, NC
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
2 miles, SE
Park Ridge Health
3 miles, N
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
14 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Balfour, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
7 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
35 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, E