West Canton, NC
Living in West Canton
Bikeability55
Walkability2
Commute86
Public Transit4
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports47
Hospitals81
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+100 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$2.9k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office12%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van97%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$2.6k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$626Median Monthly Rent+$11 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas4%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Canton
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12
Property Crime in West Canton
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Canton
Inland Flooding26
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Canton, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Canton, NC
Bethel Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Mount Pisqah Academy
11 miles, E
Asheville-Pisgah Christian School
11 miles, E
St Joseph Academy
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Canton, NC
University of North Carolina at Asheville
18 miles, E
Brevard College
22 miles, S
Western Carolina University
24 miles, SW
Warren Wilson College
24 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Canton, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
4 miles, W
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
21 miles, SE
Harris Regional Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near West Canton, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
20 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
58 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
66 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, N