Lake Santeetlah, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
116 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
71.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$106,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$372,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$483 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$682 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Graham 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

Graham County
5
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 3 37
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 5 1 48
Apr 4 1 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 5 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%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 50, NC State House District 120, NC
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Schools

Robbinsville Elementary
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Robbinsville Middle
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Robbinsville High
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Andrews Elementary
12 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Tri-County Community College
21 miles, SW • 1 star
Maryville College
27 miles, N • 1.9 star
Young Harris College
30 miles, S • 1.9 star
Hiwassee College
31 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Murphy Medical Center Inc
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Blount Memorial Hospital
28 miles, N • 2.3 star
Chatuge Regional Hospital
30 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
32 miles, N • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
75 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lovell Field
79 miles, W • 1.4 star
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