Avery County Schools, NC
Living in Avery County Schools
Bikeability21
Walkability52
Commute80
Public Transit25
Affordability94
Public Safety99
Airports51
Hospitals55
Colleges16
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Schools47
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Residents
18kPopulation-445 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$607Median Monthly Rent+$53 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas18%
Utility gas5%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Avery County Schools
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Avery County Schools
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 | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Avery County Schools
Inland Flooding65
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Avery County Schools, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Avery County Schools, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
5 miles, N
Bethel Christian Academy
11 miles, SW
Spruce Pine Montessori School
14 miles, SW
Altapass Christian School
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Avery County Schools, NC
Lees-McRae College
7 miles, NE
Appalachian State University
17 miles, NE
Milligan University
26 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
30 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Avery County Schools, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
2 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
14 miles, SW
Watauga Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Avery County Schools, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
39 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
56 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
81 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
83 miles, S