Mills River, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7,214 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,359 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$358,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,385 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Henderson County
1
Asheville Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Henderson County
2
Asheville Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 36
Feb 4 1 40
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 5 0 72
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 48, NC State House District 117, NC
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Schools

Mills River Elementary
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
West Henderson High
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Blue Ridge Community College
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Brevard College
13 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Park Ridge Health
6 miles, E • 5 star
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
84 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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