Boone, NC
Living in Boone
Bikeability76
Walkability92
Commute100
Public Transit71
Affordability83
Public Safety95
Airports52
Hospitals55
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
21 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated
28%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years73%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years8%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate13%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household28%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone40%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
49%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
50%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office28%
Service30%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked16%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$268kMedian Home Value-$2.1k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$769Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
21%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached35%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas7%
Utility gas5%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Boone
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in Boone
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boone
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boone, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boone, NC
Grace Academy
1 miles, N
Mountain Pathways School
2 miles, N
Rainbow Christian Academy
16 miles, W
Mountain Youth Academy
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Boone, NC
Appalachian State University
1 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
12 miles, W
Milligan University
36 miles, W
King University
38 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boone, NC
Watauga Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
18 miles, NW
Ashe Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Boone, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
45 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
73 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
80 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
96 miles, S