Saluda, NC
Living in Saluda
Bikeability36
Walkability80
Commute57
Public Transit36
Affordability61
Public Safety98
Airports54
Hospitals88
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
891Population+190 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age
38%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income-$16k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-17% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector56%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office21%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van78%
Walked9%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$260kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$744Median Monthly Rent+$406 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K31%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas23%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Saluda
United States45
North Carolina20
Polk County3
Property Crime in Saluda
United States48
North Carolina30
Polk County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Saluda
Inland Flooding78
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Saluda, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Saluda, NC
Upward Adventist School
5 miles, NW
Lake House Academy
6 miles, NW
Faith Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
The Way Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Saluda, NC
North Greenville University
12 miles, S
Brevard College
22 miles, W
Furman University
22 miles, S
Bob Jones University
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Saluda, NC
St Lukes Hospital
8 miles, E
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NW
Park Ridge Health
13 miles, NW
Springbrook Behavioral Health System
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Saluda, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
18 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
25 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
79 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
86 miles, N