Banner Elk, NC

Living in Banner Elk

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Bikeability 75
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Walkability 99
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 72
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 20
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Schools 61
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Residents

1.3k Population +401 (2010–19)
21  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -18% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years70%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate10%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +19% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office9%
Service30%

Commute

Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation3%
Walked27%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$312k Median Home Value +$4.5k (2010–19)
52% Built 2000 or Later
$713 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200950%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M4%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas16%
Utility gas21%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Banner Elk

United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2

Property Crime in Banner Elk

United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 7
Feb 33 4 7
Mar 40 5 4
Apr 48 4 2
May 57 5 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 67 5 0
Aug 67 5 0
Sep 61 5 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Banner Elk

Inland Flooding73
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Banner Elk, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Banner Elk, NC

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Grace Academy
12 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Banner Elk, NC

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Lees-McRae College
0 miles, NW
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Milligan University
26 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Banner Elk, NC

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Airports

Airports near Banner Elk, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
37 miles, NW
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