Buncombe County Schools, NC
Living in Buncombe County Schools
Bikeability9
Walkability22
Commute77
Public Transit12
Affordability70
Public Safety91
Airports49
Hospitals84
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
215kPopulation+20k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$6.1k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$225kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$827Median Monthly Rent+$213 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas15%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buncombe County Schools
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in Buncombe County Schools
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buncombe County Schools
Inland Flooding48
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buncombe County Schools, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buncombe County Schools, NC
Asheville Montessori School
1 miles, W
Hanger Hall School
2 miles, W
Asheville Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Odyssey Community School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Buncombe County Schools, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buncombe County Schools, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
10 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
15 miles, S
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buncombe County Schools, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
12 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
52 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
83 miles, W