Dillsboro, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
215 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
3
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 36
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 1 54
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 50, NC State House District 119, NC
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Schools

Jackson Co Early College
3 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Smoky Mountain High School
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Catamount School
3 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Southwestern Community College
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Western Carolina University
6 miles, S • 1.9 star
Haywood Community College
21 miles, E • 1.4 star
Brevard College
31 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harris Regional Hospital
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
Angel Medical Center
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
40 miles, E • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
52 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
90 miles, NE • 1 star
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