Watauga County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
54,607 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,367 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$321,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$430 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$915 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Boone Urban 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

Boone Urban Area
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 30
Feb 4 6 33
Mar 4 3 40
Apr 4 1 49
May 5 0 57
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Grace Academy
3 miles, SE
Cove Creek Elementary
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hardin Park Elementary
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Appalachian State University
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lees-McRae College
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
Mayland Community College
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Watauga Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 5 star
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Ashe Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
42 miles, NW • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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