Bent Creek, NC
Living in Bent Creek
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute85
Public Transit1
Affordability75
Public Safety97
Airports48
Hospitals90
Colleges21
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Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+239 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$31k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Private sector85%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office32%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$246kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
98%Owner-Occupied+21% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196931%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
Utility gas46%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bent Creek
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in Bent Creek
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bent Creek
Inland Flooding64
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bent Creek, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bent Creek, NC
Colleges
Colleges near Bent Creek, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bent Creek, NC
Park Ridge Health
11 miles, SE
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SE
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Bent Creek, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
7 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
48 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
68 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
80 miles, W