Sugar Mountain, NC
Living in Sugar Mountain
Bikeability11
Walkability41
Commute88
Public Transit13
Affordability51
Public Safety100
Airports51
Hospitals56
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
443Population-35 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+18 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over19%
Diversity
Asian4%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate14%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Walked3%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$232kMedian Home Value-$1k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$893Median Monthly Rent-$37 (2010–19)
12%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached23%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198952%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas24%
Utility gas7%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sugar Mountain
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Sugar Mountain
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sugar Mountain
Inland Flooding76
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sugar Mountain, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sugar Mountain, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Grace Academy
13 miles, NE
Mountain Pathways School
14 miles, NE
Bethel Christian Academy
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sugar Mountain, NC
Lees-McRae College
2 miles, N
Appalachian State University
12 miles, NE
Milligan University
27 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
30 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sugar Mountain, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
19 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sugar Mountain, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
39 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
61 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
81 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
87 miles, S