Old Fort, NC
Living in Old Fort
Bikeability2
Walkability11
Commute66
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports52
Hospitals76
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+39 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian91%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate36%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income+$691 (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office10%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$1.8k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$350Median Monthly Rent-$8 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home34%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas1%
Utility gas1%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Old Fort
United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6
Property Crime in Old Fort
United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Old Fort
Inland Flooding60
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Old Fort, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Old Fort, NC
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
9 miles, W
New Manna Christian School
10 miles, E
The Learning Community School
11 miles, W
Asheville Christian Academy
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Old Fort, NC
Montreat College
7 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
15 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
22 miles, W
Mars Hill University
25 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Old Fort, NC
The McDowell Hospital
9 miles, E
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
10 miles, W
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Old Fort, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
24 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
51 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
75 miles, E