Lowgap, NC
Living in Lowgap
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute59
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports41
Hospitals59
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
425Population+137 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
92%Family Households+47% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years38%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school54%
High school graduate15%
Some College31%
Households
Family household92%
Householder living alone8%
Economy
-Median Household Income-$6.2k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K20%
$75K to $99K23%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Private sector80%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$61k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$19 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-31% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1940 to 194963%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K76%
$400K to $499K12%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
Utility gas8%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lowgap
United States45
North Carolina20
Surry County10
Property Crime in Lowgap
United States48
North Carolina30
Surry County51
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lowgap
Inland Flooding87
Tornado21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lowgap, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lowgap, NC
Blue Ridge Christian School
11 miles, W
Salem Christian Academy
14 miles, SE
White Plains Christian School
14 miles, E
New Life Christian Schools
18 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lowgap, NC
Wake Forest University
43 miles, SE
Carolina Christian College
43 miles, SE
Radford University
46 miles, NE
Piedmont International University
46 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lowgap, NC
Twin County Regional Hospital
11 miles, N
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W
Northern Hospital of Surry County
15 miles, E
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lowgap, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
59 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
91 miles, S