Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area, NC
Living in the Hickory Metro Area
Bikeability4
Walkability8
Commute65
Public Transit5
Affordability93
Public Safety88
Airports62
Hospitals62
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
367kPopulation+4k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$510Median Monthly Rent+$55 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Hickory Metro Area
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in the Hickory Metro Area
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Hickory Metro Area
Inland Flooding49
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area, NC
Heritage Christian School
3 miles, NW
Christian Classical Academy
6 miles, SW
Hickory Christian Academy
7 miles, E
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
9 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
30 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
33 miles, NW
Davidson College
41 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area, NC
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NW
Frye Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
13 miles, SW
Catawba Valley Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
50 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
66 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, SW