Elk Park, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 552 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +20.3%
 
Males: 228  (41.4%)
Females: 324  (58.6%)
Median resident age:

47.4 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28622.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,344 (it was $20,769 in 2000)
Elk Park:

$46,344
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,157 (it was $13,486 in 2000)

Elk Park town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $166,401 (it was $70,000 in 2000)
Elk Park:

$166,401
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $134,322; detached houses: $150,448; mobile homes: $42,526
March 2022 cost of living index in Elk Park: 78.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.3%

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  • Races in Elk Park, NC (2022)
    • 48092.0%White alone
    • 244.6%Hispanic
    • 61.1%Two or more races
    • 30.6%Asian alone
    • 20.4%Black alone

Races in Elk Park detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Elk Park, North Carolina as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elk Park is 52 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (36.4%), Irish (13.3%), Scotch-Irish (9.2%), Scottish (7.5%), Portuguese (5.8%), German (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 3182 feet

Land area: 0.70 square miles.

Population density: 793 people per square mile   (low).

Elk Park, North Carolina map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
North Carolina:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $482 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $558 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (25.0 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (92.3 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (457.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Roan Mountain, TN (2.3 miles ),
Newland, NC (2.4 miles ),
Banner Elk, NC (2.5 miles ),
Beech Mountain, NC (2.5 miles ),
Sugar Mountain, NC (2.7 miles ),
Grandfather, NC (2.9 miles),
Laurel Fork, TN (3.0 miles ),
Seven Devils, NC (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 36.16 N, Longitude: 81.98 W

Distribution of median household income in Elk Park, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elk Park, NC in 2022
Elk Park satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Most common industries in Elk Park, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Truck transportation (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.8%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Apparel (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.3%)
  • Truck transportation (15.2%)
  • Public administration (13.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Apparel (4.0%)
  • Utilities (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Apparel (6.2%)
  • Chemicals (5.2%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Elk Park, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)

Average climate in Elk Park, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 75.4. This is about average.

City:

75.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.69. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.69
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Elk Park-area historical tornado activity is significantly below North Carolina state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.1 miles away from the Elk Park town center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 7/10/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the town center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elk Park-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 14% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 54.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 254.0 miles away from Elk Park center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 178.1 miles away from Elk Park center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 113.6 miles away from Elk Park center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 160.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 69.1 miles away from Elk Park center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Avery County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elk Park topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elk Park:

  • ROAN HIGHLANDS NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; ROAN MOUNTAIN, TN)
  • HOSPICE OF AVERY COUNTY (Hospital, about 6 miles away; NEWLAND, NC)
  • TOE RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; NEWLAND, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elk Park:

  • Appalachian State University (about 18 miles; Boone, NC; Full-time enrollment: 17,362)
  • East Tennessee State University (about 24 miles; Johnson City, TN; FT enrollment: 12,774)
  • King University (about 32 miles; Bristol, TN; FT enrollment: 2,472)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 33 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,480)
  • Western Piedmont Community College (about 35 miles; Morganton, NC; FT enrollment: 2,205)
  • Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (about 35 miles; Hudson, NC; FT enrollment: 3,636)
  • Tusculum College (about 44 miles; Greeneville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,070)

Public elementary/middle schools in Elk Park:

Private elementary/middle school in Elk Park:

  • RAINBOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 5, Location: 2221 BLEVINS CREEK RD, Grades: KG-7)
See full list of schools located in Elk Park

Points of interest:

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Cemeteries: Banner Cemetery (1), Ellis Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: FX Multi Products (45 Gary Gwyn Road).

Birthplace of: Harry Blevins - Virginia Politician.

Avery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Elk Park and their reported violations in the past:

HEATON CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.9%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Elk Park:

Marital status in Elk Park, NC
  • Never married: 32.3%
  • Now married: 42.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 20.6%

For population 25 years and over in Elk Park:

  • High school or higher: 90.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elk Park, NC (based on Avery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,71147
Mainline Protestant98013
Catholic3901
Black Protestant1721
Other962
None10,204-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Avery County:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Avery County:

7.85 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Avery County:

12.33 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Avery County:

9.8%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Avery County:

26.5%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Avery County:

16.0%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Elk Park:

62.0%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Elk Park:

67.2%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

26.9
North Carolina:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Elk Park:

19.1%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Elk Park:

8.5%
State:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.3%
State:

33.7%

General health condition:
Here:

68.4%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Elk Park:

84.9%
State:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elk Park, NC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$12,046$72,2760$0
Financial Administration 1$3,011$36,1320$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,495
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$565
Totals for Government 3$15,057$60,2287$2,059

Elk Park government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $16,000 ($28.99)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($28.99)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $132,000 ($239.13)
    Water Utilities: $132,000 ($239.13)
    Regular Highways: $95,000 ($172.10)
    Central Staff Services: $89,000 ($161.23)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($21.74)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($34.42)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $34,000 ($61.59)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($1.81)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($10.87)

Elk Park government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $130,000 ($235.51)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($23.55)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $130,000 ($235.51)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $54,000 ($97.83)
    Highways: $13,000 ($23.55)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $124,000 ($224.64)
    Property: $65,000 ($117.75)

Elk Park government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $227,000 ($411.23)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $221,000 ($400.36)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($12.68)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elk Park:

  • WXIT (1200 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLOWING ROCK, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WECR (1130 AM; daytime; 1 kW; NEWLAND, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WTOE (1470 AM; 5 kW; SPRUCE PINE, NC; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY MEDIA, INC.)
  • WKYK (940 AM; 5 kW; BURNSVILLE, NC; Owner: MARK MEDIA, INC.)
  • WETB (790 AM; 5 kW; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: MOUNTAIN SIGNALS, INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHGG (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIO)
  • WKSK (580 AM; 5 kW; W.JEFFERSON, NC; Owner: CADDELL BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elk Park:

  • WECR-FM (102.3 FM; BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WZJS (100.7 FM; BANNER ELK, NC; Owner: HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES, LLC)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • W285DG (104.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W214AP (90.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • W225AA (92.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WQUT (101.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKVS (103.3 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: FOOTHILLS RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W232AV (94.3 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: DAVID TORRES)
  • W218BW (91.5 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WRZK (95.9 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: MURRAY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • W267AN (101.3 FM; WILKESBORO, NC; Owner: TRIAD FAMILY NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elk Park:

  • WUNE-TV (Channel 17; LINVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WCYB-TV (Channel 5; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: APPALACHIAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W65DT (Channel 65; BOONE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W59AK (Channel 59; ZIONVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Elk Park fatal accident list:

Jul 6, 1993 04:20 PM, Us19, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Aug 17, 1979 08:55 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.2mTotal length
  • 25,760Total average daily traffic
  • 1,813Total average daily truck traffic
  • 51,520Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elk Park, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elk Park, NC

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Elk Park)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • FALL CREEK, 1306 Old Beech Mountain Road (Lat: 36.199722 Lon: -81.923889), Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.5 m, Call Sign: WRWS407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2023, Expiration Date: 03/22/2033, Certifier: Paul Buchanan, Registrant: Radio Communications Company, Cary, NC 27512, Phone: (919) 467-2421, Email:

  • Falls Creek, 1306 Beech Mountain Road (Lat: 36.201444 Lon: -81.922500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WRXR852,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6765.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2023, Expiration Date: 06/22/2033, Certifier: Scott E Smith, Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4231 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4231, Phone: (919) 662-4440, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Elk Park)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: OCKER LARRY W RV7A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AEROSPORT IO-360MI (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 200LL, N200LL, N-200LL, Serial Number: 70564, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 07/16/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 10/03/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Larry W Ocker, 1295 Old Beech Mountain Rd, Elk Park, NC 28622

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 21. The highest number of fires - 54 took place in 2010, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Elk Park, NC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (55.5%), and Outside Fires (25.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elk Park, NC
    • 20155.5%Structure Fires
    • 9225.4%Outside Fires
    • 4311.9%Other
    • 267.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elk Park, NC
Most common first names in Elk Park, NC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2176.8 years
John1775.4 years
Mary1679.7 years
James1669.1 years
Charles1071.4 years
Robert1066.8 years
George979.0 years
Frank977.8 years
Ruby972.5 years
Hazel867.0 years
Most common last names in Elk Park, NC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hicks3971.2 years
Harmon2674.0 years
Turbyfill1865.7 years
Johnson1674.1 years
Ward1575.9 years
Trivett1578.4 years
Cook1469.4 years
Brown1380.5 years
Gwyn1375.9 years
Parlier1267.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elk Park, NC
  • 60.9%Electricity
  • 14.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.9%Wood
  • 1.4%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elk Park, NC
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 41.8%Electricity
  • 5.7%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Elk Park compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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