Locust, NC
Living in Locust
Bikeability1
Walkability6
Commute22
Public Transit2
Affordability69
Public Safety89
Airports68
Hospitals37
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation+338 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$276 (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$172kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$675Median Monthly Rent+$71 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 201313%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity86%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas6%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Locust
United States45
North Carolina20
Stanly County14
Property Crime in Locust
United States48
North Carolina30
Stanly County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Locust
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding70
Tornado21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Locust, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Locust, NC
Carolina Christian School
1 miles, S
C3 Concord Christian School
11 miles, NW
Charlotte Islamic Academy
11 miles, W
Daniel Academy
13 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Locust, NC
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
17 miles, W
Pfeiffer University
17 miles, NE
Wingate University
20 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Locust, NC
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
12 miles, W
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
15 miles, NW
Stanly Regional Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Atrium Health University City
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Locust, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
29 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
64 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
85 miles, SE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
90 miles, E