Madison County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
21,640 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,628 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$263,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$437 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Asheville Metro Area
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

Asheville Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 34
Feb 4 5 37
Mar 4 4 43
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 4 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 47, NC State House District 118, NC
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Schools

Brush Creek Elementary
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Madison Middle School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Changing Hearts Boarding School
4 miles, SW • 5 star
Madison Early College High
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Mars Hill University
9 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Greeneville Community Hospital
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
Unicoi County Hospital
23 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Haywood Regional Medical Center
27 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, NE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
72 miles, W • 2.3 star
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