Mills River, NC
Living in Mills River
Bikeability11
Walkability20
Commute75
Public Transit6
Affordability52
Public Safety97
Airports49
Hospitals94
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.3kPopulation+618 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate22%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$258kMedian Home Value+$60k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas12%
Utility gas14%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mills River
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in Mills River
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 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 Mills River
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mills River, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mills River, NC
Naturally Grown School
0 miles, NE
Captain Gilmer Christian School
6 miles, E
Canongate Catholic High School
6 miles, NE
Fletcher Academy
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mills River, NC
Brevard College
13 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Asheville
16 miles, N
Warren Wilson College
18 miles, NE
Montreat College
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mills River, NC
Park Ridge Health
6 miles, E
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mills River, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
5 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
40 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
84 miles, W