Cajah's Mountain, NC
Living in Cajah's Mountain
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute65
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports60
Hospitals68
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation-55 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income-$4.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office15%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$7.9k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$444Median Monthly Rent+$51 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas4%
Utility gas17%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cajah's Mountain
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13
Property Crime in Cajah's Mountain
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cajah's Mountain
Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cajah's Mountain, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cajah's Mountain, NC
Heritage Christian School
3 miles, E
Christian Classical Academy
8 miles, S
Morganton Day School
11 miles, SW
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Cajah's Mountain, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
14 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
26 miles, N
Lees-McRae College
29 miles, NW
Gardner-Webb University
42 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cajah's Mountain, NC
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
4 miles, N
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
11 miles, SW
Broughton Hospital
11 miles, SW
Frye Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Cajah's Mountain, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
55 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
63 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
65 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
76 miles, SW