Yancey County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
18,676 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,961 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$602 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 34
Feb 4 4 37
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 4 3 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 47, NC State House District 85, NC
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Schools

Mountain Heritage High
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
East Yancey Middle
3 miles, E • 2.3 star

Colleges

Mars Hill University
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Mayland Community College
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
Montreat College
17 miles, S • 1.9 star
Warren Wilson College
21 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
Unicoi County Hospital
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
The McDowell Hospital
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
41 miles, N • 1 star