Yancey County, NC
Living in Yancey County
Bikeability9
Walkability9
Commute39
Public Transit3
Affordability98
Public Safety99
Airports49
Hospitals64
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-151 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$489Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas16%
Utility gas4%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Yancey County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Yancey County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Yancey County
Inland Flooding52
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Yancey County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Yancey County, NC
Yancey County Christian School
2 miles, NW
Genesis Academy, Inc
3 miles, NE
Arthur Morgan School
7 miles, SE
Wolf Creek Academy
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Yancey County, NC
Mars Hill University
15 miles, W
Montreat College
17 miles, S
Warren Wilson College
21 miles, S
University of North Carolina at Asheville
24 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Yancey County, NC
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
13 miles, E
Unicoi County Hospital
18 miles, NW
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
19 miles, S
The McDowell Hospital
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Yancey County, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
34 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
41 miles, N
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
69 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
89 miles, SE