Black Mountain Township, NC
Living in Black Mountain Township
Bikeability20
Walkability58
Commute81
Public Transit22
Affordability82
Public Safety94
Airports51
Hospitals82
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+715 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
61%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$228kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$662Median Monthly Rent+$56 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Black Mountain Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in Black Mountain Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Mountain Township
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Black Mountain Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Black Mountain Township, NC
The Learning Community School
2 miles, SW
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
3 miles, S
Asheville Christian Academy
5 miles, SW
Timbersong Academy
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Black Mountain Township, NC
Montreat College
2 miles, E
Warren Wilson College
7 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Asheville
13 miles, W
Mars Hill University
17 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Black Mountain Township, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
3 miles, S
The McDowell Hospital
18 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Black Mountain Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
19 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
53 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
57 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
84 miles, E