Mitchell County, NC
Living in Mitchell County
Bikeability8
Walkability28
Commute59
Public Transit9
Affordability90
Public Safety91
Airports49
Hospitals54
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-676 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$448Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas10%
Utility gas4%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mitchell County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Mitchell County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mitchell County
Inland Flooding55
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mitchell County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mitchell County, NC
Spruce Pine Montessori School
9 miles, SE
Tri-County Christian School
9 miles, SE
Genesis Academy, Inc
9 miles, SW
Bethel Christian Academy
10 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Mitchell County, NC
Lees-McRae College
19 miles, NE
Milligan University
21 miles, N
East Tennessee State University
23 miles, NW
Mars Hill University
25 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mitchell County, NC
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
9 miles, SE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E
Unicoi County Hospital
17 miles, NW
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Mitchell County, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
35 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
45 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
88 miles, SE