Black Mountain, NC

Living in Black Mountain

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 59
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 14
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Schools 50
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Residents

8.1k Population +335 (2010–19)
54  y Median Age +13 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
58% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$227k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$639 Median Monthly Rent +$18 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Utility gas17%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Black Mountain

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11

Property Crime in Black Mountain

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 4
Feb 39 4 3
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 54 4 1
May 63 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 4 1
Dec 38 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Mountain

Inland Flooding46
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Black Mountain, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Black Mountain, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Black Mountain, NC

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Montreat College
3 miles, NE
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Mars Hill University
19 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Black Mountain, NC

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The McDowell Hospital
18 miles, E
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Park Ridge Health
18 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Black Mountain, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
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