Buncombe County, NC
Living in Buncombe County
Bikeability20
Walkability31
Commute81
Public Transit19
Affordability68
Public Safety90
Airports49
Hospitals84
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
257kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$847Median Monthly Rent+$233 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buncombe County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Buncombe County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buncombe County
Inland Flooding47
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buncombe County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buncombe County, NC
Asheville Montessori School
1 miles, W
Hanger Hall School
2 miles, W
Asheville Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Odyssey Community School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Buncombe County, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buncombe County, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
10 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
15 miles, S
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buncombe County, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
12 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
52 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
83 miles, W