Fontana Dam, NC
Living in Fontana Dam
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute81
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports32
Hospitals40
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27Population+27 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
73%Family Households+73% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
35 to 54 years74%
Diversity
Caucasian81%
Native American19%
Education
High school graduate65%
Some College35%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone27%
Economy
-Median Household Income
100%Above Poverty+100% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
48%Lived Here Last Year+48% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K27%
$100K to $124K47%
Employers
Government27%
Private sector73%
Occupations
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value
21%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
-Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Wood27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fontana Dam
United States45
North Carolina20
Graham County1
Property Crime in Fontana Dam
United States48
North Carolina30
Graham County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fontana Dam
Inland Flooding79
Tornado31
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fontana Dam, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fontana Dam, NC
St Andrew's School
21 miles, NE
Grace Christian Academy
21 miles, E
Maryville Christian School
24 miles, NW
Adventist Christian School of Maryville
24 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fontana Dam, NC
Maryville College
23 miles, N
Hiwassee College
32 miles, W
Young Harris College
35 miles, S
Johnson University
35 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fontana Dam, NC
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
21 miles, E
Blount Memorial Hospital
23 miles, N
Murphy Medical Center Inc
26 miles, S
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Fontana Dam, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
28 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, E
Lovell Field
83 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
98 miles, E