Granite Falls, NC
Living in Granite Falls
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute61
Public Transit1
Affordability84
Public Safety86
Airports63
Hospitals63
Colleges30
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Schools51
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Residents
4.6kPopulation-93 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate23%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office30%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$479Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas8%
Utility gas38%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Granite Falls
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13
Property Crime in Granite Falls
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Granite Falls
Inland Flooding55
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Granite Falls, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Granite Falls, NC
Hickory Christian Academy
5 miles, E
Heritage Christian School
5 miles, NW
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Cornerstone Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Granite Falls, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
7 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
32 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
36 miles, NW
Davidson College
39 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Granite Falls, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW
Catawba Valley Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Granite Falls, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
48 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
68 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
72 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, SW