Valdese, NC
Living in Valdese
Bikeability4
Walkability17
Commute76
Public Transit5
Affordability97
Public Safety90
Airports62
Hospitals69
Colleges25
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Schools53
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Residents
4.4kPopulation-124 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate37%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value-$4.6k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$401Median Monthly Rent-$12 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas24%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Valdese
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Valdese
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valdese
Inland Flooding53
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Valdese, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Valdese, NC
Christian Classical Academy
3 miles, E
Morganton Day School
7 miles, W
Heritage Christian School
8 miles, NE
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Valdese, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
14 miles, E
Appalachian State University
32 miles, N
Lees-McRae College
33 miles, NW
Gardner-Webb University
36 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valdese, NC
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
5 miles, SW
Broughton Hospital
6 miles, W
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N
Frye Regional Medical Center
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Valdese, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
51 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
59 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
68 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
70 miles, SW