Bryson City, NC
Living in Bryson City
Bikeability
31
Walkability
59
Commute
92
Public Transit
38
Affordability
96
Public Safety
92
Airports
31
Hospitals
54
Colleges
8
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
+181 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American8%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$4.8k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office16%
Service35%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$168k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$539
Median Monthly Rent
+$45 (2010–19)
37%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas8%
Utility gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bryson City
United States45
North Carolina20
Swain County8
Property Crime in Bryson City
United States48
North Carolina30
Swain County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 4 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bryson City
Inland Flooding43
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bryson City, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bryson City, NC
Grace Christian Academy
0 miles, S
New Kituwah Academy
9 miles, NE
Heritage Christian Academy
14 miles, SE
Victory Christian School
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Bryson City, NC
Western Carolina University
17 miles, SE
Maryville College
37 miles, NW
Johnson University
39 miles, NW
Young Harris College
41 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bryson City, NC
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
1 miles, N
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
8 miles, NE
Harris Regional Hospital
14 miles, E
Angel Medical Center
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bryson City, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
41 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
51 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
78 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
93 miles, NE