Burke County Schools, NC
Living in Burke County Schools
Bikeability4
Walkability6
Commute70
Public Transit7
Affordability95
Public Safety87
Airports59
Hospitals67
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
90kPopulation-589 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black6%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$486Median Monthly Rent+$55 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Burke County Schools
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Burke County Schools
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Burke County Schools
Inland Flooding59
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Burke County Schools, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Burke County Schools, NC
Morganton Day School
1 miles, E
Silvercreek Adventist School
6 miles, SW
Christian Classical Academy
10 miles, E
Nebo Crossing Academy
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Burke County Schools, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
21 miles, E
Lees-McRae College
30 miles, N
Appalachian State University
32 miles, N
Montreat College
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Burke County Schools, NC
Broughton Hospital
2 miles, SE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
3 miles, SE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NE
The McDowell Hospital
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Burke County Schools, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
52 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
56 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
64 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
65 miles, SW