Beech Mountain, NC
Living in Beech Mountain
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute52
Public Transit2
Affordability55
Public Safety99
Airports49
Hospitals57
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
614Population+31 (2010–19)
64 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office25%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$258kMedian Home Value-$49k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$286 (2010–19)
11%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198932%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas33%
Utility gas6%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beech Mountain
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Beech Mountain
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beech Mountain
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beech Mountain, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beech Mountain, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Grace Academy
12 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
13 miles, E
Bethel Christian Academy
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Beech Mountain, NC
Lees-McRae College
3 miles, S
Appalachian State University
12 miles, E
Milligan University
24 miles, W
East Tennessee State University
27 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beech Mountain, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
10 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
13 miles, E
Johnson County Community Hospital
18 miles, N
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Beech Mountain, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
34 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
65 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
93 miles, S