Alleghany County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
11,075 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,272 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$516 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 32
Feb 3 4 35
Mar 4 1 42
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NC State Senate District 47, NC State House District 93, NC
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Schools

Alleghany High
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Sparta Elementary
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Glade Creek Elementary
8 miles, E • 2.8 star

Colleges

Surry Community College
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Wilkes Community College
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Wytheville Community College
32 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Appalachian State University
36 miles, W • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Twin County Regional Hospital
17 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Ashe Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W • 4.1 star
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, W • 1 star
Piedmont Triad International Airport
72 miles, SE • 1.9 star