Fairplains, NC
Living in Fairplains
Bikeability12
Walkability43
Commute64
Public Transit14
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports53
Hospitals62
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation-78 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate37%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+19% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector79%
Self-employed<1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office17%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked4%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$429Median Monthly Rent+$35 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas13%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairplains
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Fairplains
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairplains
Inland Flooding44
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairplains, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairplains, NC
Harvest Time Christian Academy
3 miles, S
Millers Creek Christian School
5 miles, W
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
18 miles, SE
Blue Ridge Christian School
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fairplains, NC
Appalachian State University
30 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
33 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
40 miles, W
Wake Forest University
49 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairplains, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
2 miles, S
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
18 miles, E
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
Ashe Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fairplains, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
68 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
69 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
73 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
94 miles, SW