Lenoir, NC
Living in Lenoir
Bikeability13
Walkability20
Commute73
Public Transit6
Affordability99
Public Safety84
Airports60
Hospitals67
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-346 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black12%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$479Median Monthly Rent+$48 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lenoir
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Caldwell County13
Property Crime in Lenoir
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Caldwell County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lenoir
Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lenoir, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lenoir, NC
Heritage Christian School
4 miles, SE
Christian Classical Academy
11 miles, S
Hickory Christian Academy
13 miles, SE
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lenoir, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
16 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
23 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
27 miles, NW
Gardner-Webb University
46 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lenoir, NC
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
1 miles, W
Broughton Hospital
15 miles, SW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
15 miles, SW
Frye Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lenoir, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
58 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
66 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
80 miles, SW