Alexander County Schools, NC
Living in Alexander County Schools
Bikeability2
Walkability8
Commute55
Public Transit2
Affordability93
Public Safety87
Airports64
Hospitals60
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+416 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$466Median Monthly Rent+$28 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$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
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alexander County Schools
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Alexander County14
Property Crime in Alexander County Schools
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Alexander County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alexander County Schools
Inland Flooding50
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alexander County Schools, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alexander County Schools, NC
Nc Boys Academy
7 miles, S
Tabernacle Christian School
13 miles, SW
Hickory Day School
13 miles, SW
Hickory Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Alexander County Schools, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
15 miles, SW
Davidson College
35 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
35 miles, NW
Catawba College
42 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alexander County Schools, NC
Catawba Valley Medical Center
15 miles, S
Frye Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
16 miles, N
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Alexander County Schools, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
51 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
70 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
84 miles, SW