Fletcher, NC
Living in Fletcher
Bikeability7
Walkability13
Commute83
Public Transit12
Affordability61
Public Safety98
Airports50
Hospitals95
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate22%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$216kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$875Median Monthly Rent+$369 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200940%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas47%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fletcher
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in Fletcher
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fletcher
Inland Flooding69
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fletcher, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fletcher, NC
Veritas Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Canongate Catholic High School
1 miles, SE
Arden Christian School
1 miles, N
Nativity Preschool & Kindergarten
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fletcher, NC
Warren Wilson College
13 miles, N
University of North Carolina at Asheville
13 miles, N
Brevard College
18 miles, SW
Montreat College
19 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fletcher, NC
Park Ridge Health
3 miles, S
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
8 miles, S
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
15 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Fletcher, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
2 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
41 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
72 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
87 miles, W