Hiddenite, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
237 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$138,098 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
55 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$401 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$546 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alexander County
2
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area
2
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alexander County
3
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 37
Feb 4 1 39
Mar 4 0 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 3 0 48
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 2%

Schools

Hiddenite Elementary
<1 miles, W 1.9 star
East Alexander Middle
3 miles, NW 2.3 star
Stony Point Elementary
3 miles, S 3.2 star
Alexander Early College
6 miles, NW 5 star

Colleges

Mitchell Community College
14 miles, SE 1.4 star
Wilkes Community College
17 miles, N 1.4 star
Lenoir-Rhyne University
18 miles, W 1.9 star
Catawba Valley Community College
18 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
14 miles, SE 3.2 star
Davis Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE 3.2 star
Catawba Valley Medical Center
17 miles, SW 3.2 star
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
18 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

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