High Shoals, NC
Living in High Shoals
Bikeability6
Walkability25
Commute53
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports76
Hospitals59
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
671Population+132 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-10% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate50%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income-$6.4k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked2%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$486Median Monthly Rent+$291 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas9%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in High Shoals
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Gaston County2
Property Crime in High Shoals
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Gaston County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in High Shoals
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near High Shoals, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near High Shoals, NC
Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy
3 miles, NW
Assembly of Faith Chr School
6 miles, SE
Community Christian Academy
9 miles, SW
First Wesleyan Christian School
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near High Shoals, NC
Belmont Abbey College
13 miles, SE
Davidson College
22 miles, E
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
22 miles, SE
Johnson C Smith University
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near High Shoals, NC
Atrium Health Lincoln
7 miles, N
Caromont Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
13 miles, SW
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near High Shoals, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
19 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
67 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
76 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
86 miles, NE