Etowah, NC
Living in Etowah
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute53
Public Transit2
Affordability77
Public Safety98
Airports50
Hospitals90
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office28%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Etowah
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in Etowah
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Etowah
Inland Flooding72
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Etowah, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Etowah, NC
Anchor Baptist Academy
4 miles, SW
Naturally Grown School
6 miles, N
Immaculata Catholic School
7 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Etowah, NC
Brevard College
9 miles, SW
North Greenville University
20 miles, SE
University of North Carolina at Asheville
22 miles, N
Warren Wilson College
23 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Etowah, NC
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
7 miles, E
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
8 miles, SW
Park Ridge Health
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Etowah, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
9 miles, N
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
35 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
82 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
86 miles, NW