Elk Park, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
694 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,350 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$402 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$99 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Avery County
1
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

Avery County
1
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 30
Feb 4 7 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 57
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 67
Aug 5 0 67
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NC State Senate District 47, NC State House District 85, NC
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Schools

Cranberry Middle
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Freedom Trail Elementary
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Cloudland Elementary School
5 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Lees-McRae College
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
Mayland Community College
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Appalachian State University
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Watauga Medical Center
18 miles, E • 5 star
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
20 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
32 miles, NW • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
59 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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