Sugar Mountain, 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 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
503 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$110,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$312,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$680 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,303 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
13.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Avery 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

Avery County
1
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 30
Feb 4 7 33
Mar 5 4 40
Apr 4 2 49
May 5 0 57
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 68
Aug 5 0 67
Sep 5 0 61
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NC State Senate District 47, NC State House District 85, NC
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Schools

Banner Elk Elementary
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Grandfather Academy
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Newland Elementary
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Lees-McRae College
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Appalachian State University
12 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mayland Community College
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Watauga Medical Center
13 miles, E • 5 star
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
19 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
39 miles, NW • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
61 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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