Boone, NC

Living in Boone

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Bikeability 76
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Walkability 92
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 71
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 23
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Schools 59
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Residents

19k Population +2.6k (2010–19)
21  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated
28% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years73%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years8%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate13%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household28%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone40%

Economy

$22k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
49% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
50% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office28%
Service30%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked16%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$268k Median Home Value -$2.1k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$769 Median Monthly Rent +$124 (2010–19)
21% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached35%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas7%
Utility gas5%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boone

United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5

Property Crime in Boone

United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 7
Feb 34 4 7
Mar 40 5 3
Apr 49 4 2
May 58 5 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 67 5 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boone

Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boone, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Boone, NC

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Grace Academy
1 miles, N
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Mountain Youth Academy
22 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Boone, NC

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Lees-McRae College
12 miles, W
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Milligan University
36 miles, W
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King University
38 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Boone, NC

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Ashe Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Boone, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
45 miles, NW
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