Mars Hill, NC
Living in Mars Hill
Bikeability35
Walkability80
Commute76
Public Transit36
Affordability76
Public Safety99
Airports47
Hospitals74
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation-189 (2010–19)
25 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+17% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office18%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked9%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$207kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$685Median Monthly Rent+$291 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas4%
Utility gas18%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mars Hill
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Madison County1
Property Crime in Mars Hill
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Madison County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mars Hill
Inland Flooding42
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mars Hill, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mars Hill, NC
Timbersong Black Mountain
6 miles, S
Timbersong Academy
6 miles, S
Mt Sheba Christan Academy
7 miles, SW
Wolf Creek Academy
8 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Mars Hill, NC
Mars Hill University
0 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
15 miles, S
Warren Wilson College
16 miles, S
Montreat College
19 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mars Hill, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
19 miles, SE
Unicoi County Hospital
21 miles, N
Greeneville Community Hospital
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Mars Hill, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
27 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
45 miles, N
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
67 miles, S
McGhee Tyson Airport
81 miles, W