West Marion, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,018 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,523 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$711 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McDowell County
1
Marion Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McDowell County
4
Marion Urban Area
4
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 34
Feb 4 6 37
Mar 4 5 44
Apr 4 3 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 1 45
Dec 4 4 37

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 72%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 46, NC State House District 85, NC
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Schools

Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
New Manna Christian School
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
East McDowell Middle School
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Montreat College
16 miles, W • 1.9 star
Western Piedmont Community College
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
Mayland Community College
20 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

The McDowell Hospital
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
18 miles, N • 4.1 star
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
33 miles, W • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, N • 1 star
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