Spruce Pine, NC
Living in Spruce Pine
Bikeability33
Walkability71
Commute84
Public Transit36
Affordability97
Public Safety84
Airports51
Hospitals65
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation+21 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate29%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office12%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$154kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas4%
Utility gas9%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spruce Pine
United States45
North Carolina20
Mitchell County10
Property Crime in Spruce Pine
United States48
North Carolina30
Mitchell County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spruce Pine
Inland Flooding52
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spruce Pine, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spruce Pine, NC
Tri-County Christian School
0 miles, NE
Spruce Pine Montessori School
1 miles, NE
Altapass Christian School
3 miles, E
Bethel Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Spruce Pine, NC
Lees-McRae College
21 miles, NE
Montreat College
22 miles, SW
Mars Hill University
27 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
29 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spruce Pine, NC
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
0 miles, E
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NE
The McDowell Hospital
17 miles, S
Unicoi County Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Spruce Pine, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
42 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
43 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
71 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
79 miles, SE