Black Mountain, NC
Living in Black Mountain
Bikeability21
Walkability59
Commute86
Public Transit23
Affordability82
Public Safety93
Airports51
Hospitals84
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation+335 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+13 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$227kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$639Median Monthly Rent+$18 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Utility gas17%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Black Mountain
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in Black Mountain
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Mountain
Inland Flooding46
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Black Mountain, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Black Mountain, NC
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
1 miles, W
The Learning Community School
2 miles, NW
Asheville Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Asheville Montessori School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Black Mountain, NC
Montreat College
3 miles, NE
Warren Wilson College
6 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
13 miles, W
Mars Hill University
19 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Black Mountain, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
1 miles, W
The McDowell Hospital
18 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Black Mountain, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
17 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
50 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
82 miles, E