Mountain Home, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,518 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$353,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$448 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$893 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7% 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 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 56
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 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

West Henderson High
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Rugby Middle
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Fletcher Academy
2 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

Blue Ridge Community College
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Brevard College
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Park Ridge Health
2 miles, NE • 5 star
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star
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