West Jefferson, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
1,567 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,306 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$452 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ashe County
2
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

Ashe County
3
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 33
Feb 4 4 36
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Ashe County High
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Westwood Elementary
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Mountain View Elementary
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Appalachian State University
16 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Wilkes Community College
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lees-McRae College
26 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ashe Memorial Hospital
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Watauga Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 5 star
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, NW • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
88 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Piedmont Triad International Airport
88 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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