Marble, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
377 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,821 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
61 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$203,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$728 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
3
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

Cherokee County
5
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 3 37
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 5 1 47
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 5 0 73
Sep 5 0 67
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 5 0 47
Dec 5 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Schools

The Oaks Academy
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
Andrews Elementary
6 miles, E 3.2 star
Andrews High
6 miles, E 3.7 star
Peachtree Elementary
6 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Tri-County Community College
8 miles, SW 1 star
Young Harris College
17 miles, S 1.9 star
Hiwassee College
36 miles, N 1.4 star
Maryville College
40 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Murphy Medical Center Inc
8 miles, SW 3.2 star
Chatuge Regional Hospital
19 miles, S 4.1 star
Union General Hospital
20 miles, SW 5 star
Angel Medical Center
31 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
44 miles, N 2.3 star
Lovell Field
73 miles, W 1.4 star
Asheville Regional Airport
80 miles, E 1.4 star