Elk Park, NC
Living in Elk Park
Bikeability2
Walkability8
Commute32
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports49
Hospitals47
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
744Population+76 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
7%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate33%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector72%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office12%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$2.5k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$439Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K22%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Park
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Elk Park
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Park
Inland Flooding52
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Park, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Park, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Bethel Christian Academy
15 miles, S
Spruce Pine Montessori School
17 miles, S
Tri-County Christian School
18 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Park, NC
Lees-McRae College
6 miles, E
Appalachian State University
17 miles, E
Milligan University
20 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Park, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
18 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
19 miles, E
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Elk Park, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
32 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
59 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
88 miles, S