Cricket, NC
Living in Cricket
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute93
Public Transit1
Affordability99
Public Safety91
Airports53
Hospitals62
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-182 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector81%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office29%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$539Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196934%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas5%
Utility gas4%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cricket
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Cricket
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cricket
Inland Flooding44
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cricket, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cricket, NC
Millers Creek Christian School
3 miles, NW
Harvest Time Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
20 miles, E
Blue Ridge Christian School
22 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Cricket, NC
Appalachian State University
27 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
31 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
38 miles, W
Davidson College
50 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cricket, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E
Ashe Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Cricket, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
67 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
70 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
91 miles, SW