Blowing Rock, NC
Living in Blowing Rock
Bikeability20
Walkability57
Commute72
Public Transit21
Affordability50
Public Safety98
Airports53
Hospitals60
Colleges22
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Schools78
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Residents
1.2kPopulation-124 (2010–19)
63 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
65%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate10%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree26%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector74%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office27%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked5%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$456kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$838Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
20%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas29%
Utility gas6%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blowing Rock
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Blowing Rock
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blowing Rock
Inland Flooding75
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blowing Rock, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blowing Rock, NC
Grace Academy
7 miles, N
Mountain Pathways School
8 miles, N
Rainbow Christian Academy
15 miles, W
Heritage Christian School
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Blowing Rock, NC
Appalachian State University
6 miles, N
Lees-McRae College
12 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
33 miles, SE
Milligan University
37 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blowing Rock, NC
Watauga Medical Center
5 miles, N
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Ashe Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Blowing Rock, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
47 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
68 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
75 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
91 miles, S