Banner Elk, NC
Living in Banner Elk
Bikeability75
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit72
Affordability70
Public Safety99
Airports50
Hospitals56
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+401 (2010–19)
21 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years70%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate10%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office9%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation3%
Walked27%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$312kMedian Home Value+$4.5k (2010–19)
52%Built 2000 or Later
$713Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200950%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas16%
Utility gas21%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Banner Elk
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Banner Elk
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Banner Elk
Inland Flooding73
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Banner Elk, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Banner Elk, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Grace Academy
12 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
13 miles, NE
Bethel Christian Academy
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Banner Elk, NC
Lees-McRae College
0 miles, NW
Appalachian State University
11 miles, E
Milligan University
26 miles, W
East Tennessee State University
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Banner Elk, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
6 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
12 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
20 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Banner Elk, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
37 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
63 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
83 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
89 miles, S