Cove Creek, NC
Living in Cove Creek
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute89
Public Transit1
Affordability90
Public Safety98
Airports49
Hospitals55
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
999Population-483 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+18 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+21% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office47%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$86k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$633Median Monthly Rent-$32 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K24%
$500K to $749K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas2%
Utility gas1%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cove Creek
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Cove Creek
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cove Creek
Inland Flooding60
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cove Creek, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cove Creek, NC
Mountain Pathways School
8 miles, SE
Grace Academy
8 miles, SE
Rainbow Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
Mountain Youth Academy
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Cove Creek, NC
Appalachian State University
8 miles, SE
Lees-McRae College
10 miles, SW
Milligan University
28 miles, W
King University
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cove Creek, NC
Watauga Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
12 miles, N
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
16 miles, S
Ashe Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Cove Creek, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
37 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
88 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
99 miles, S