Waynesville, NC
Living in Waynesville
Bikeability38
Walkability37
Commute80
Public Transit21
Affordability88
Public Safety82
Airports46
Hospitals79
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+31 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate22%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median Monthly Rent+$47 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas7%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waynesville
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12
Property Crime in Waynesville
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waynesville
Inland Flooding28
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waynesville, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waynesville, NC
The Academy at Soar
6 miles, SW
St Joseph Academy
6 miles, NW
Bethel Christian Academy
9 miles, E
Heritage Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Waynesville, NC
Western Carolina University
16 miles, SW
Brevard College
23 miles, SE
University of North Carolina at Asheville
26 miles, E
Warren Wilson College
32 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waynesville, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Harris Regional Hospital
13 miles, SW
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
18 miles, W
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Waynesville, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
26 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
60 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
60 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, NE