Alexander County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
36,440 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,268 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$373 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$541 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area
2
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 36
Feb 4 1 39
Mar 4 0 47
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NC State Senate District 36, NC State House District 94, NC
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Schools

Taylorsville Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Alexander Central High
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Alexander Early College
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
East Alexander Middle
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Wilkes Community College
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
Lenoir-Rhyne University
15 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Catawba Valley Community College
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Catawba Valley Medical Center
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Frye Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
19 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, NW • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
84 miles, W • 1.4 star
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