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Barker Heights, NC
North Carolina · Henderson County · Asheville Metro
Barker Heights is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,025. Residents earn $28,929 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
Data updated April 2026
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
1,025
Population
1,046/sq mi density
$28,929
Median Income
$20,130 per capita
$199,700
Home Value
$272,244 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
332
Violent Crime/100K
4,096 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,929 median income, 1.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$199,700 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
332 violent crimes/100K (13% below avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$28,929
62% lower than US avg
Home Value
$199,700
29% lower than US avg
Violent Crime
332/100K
13% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.3%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$790
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
53.8%
334% higher than US avg
How Barker Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,025
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
CMedian Income$28,929
Per Capita$20,130
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty53.8%
County GDP$6,372M
Commute18 min
Housing
C+Home Value$199,700
Rent$790
Ownership33.9%
Zillow$272,244
Housing Units482
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
FViolent332/100K
Property4,096/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Uninsured18.9%
Smoking16.5%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Education
FBachelor's+3.3%
High School+66.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.35
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband65.3%
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Is Barker Heights a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Barker Heights receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Barker Heights faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Barker Heights is $28,929, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 53.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Barker Heights is $199,700, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Violent crime in Barker Heights is below the national average at 332 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,096 per 100,000, 109% above the national average.
Education
3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Barker Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Barker Heights has a population of 1,025 with a density of 1,046 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (69.8%), with 4.8% Hispanic, 9.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 80.5% of residents, while 19.5% speak Spanish. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 69.8% have health insurance coverage.
Population
1,025
Total Population
1,046
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Barker Heights vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Barker Heights vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Barker Heights is $28,929, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,130 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,041, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 1.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Barker Heights vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,929 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,130 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,950 |
| Gini Index | 0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 53.8% |
| 334% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,120 |
| County GDP | $6,372M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Healthcare | 324 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 132 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 94.30 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 98.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
Walkability
The median home value in Barker Heights is $199,700, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $272,244, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $790 (32% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 33.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 482 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1960. The average annual property tax is $3,686. 28.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $199,700 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $272,244 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $790 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.1% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 33.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 33.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Housing Units | 482 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
In Barker Heights, 35.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.0% of residents, above the national average. 34.7% have high blood pressure. 16.5% are current smokers. 14.8% report binge drinking. 28.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 25.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.3% experience frequent mental distress. 18.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,145. The dentist ratio is 1:1,596. 72.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.5 out of 10.
Health Metrics: Barker Heights vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Short Sleep | 36.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 69.8% |
| Uninsured | 18.9% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,145 |
| Dentists | 1:1,596 |
| Mental Health | 1:364 |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Dental Visits | 58.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,875/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
Barker Heights has a violent crime rate of 332 per 100,000 residents, 13% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,096 per 100,000, 109% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Barker Heights receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Barker Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 332.1/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 4,095.6/100K |
| 109% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Barker Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3084°N, 82.4412°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Barker Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (4.3").
Barker Heights is located in Henderson County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 3.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 90% below the national average of 33.7%. 66.8% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 56.7% of the vote, a 14.6-point margin. 65.3% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 12 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 324 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 98.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 14.6 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 66.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 1.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.35 |
F
Education Grade (1.3/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| County | Henderson County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 65.3% |
| Avg Download Speed | 134.7 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 103.4 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 15 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 98.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
Average costs for common services in Barker Heights. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $236 ($141–$377) |
| Specialist Visit | $330 ($189–$519) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $189 ($94–$330) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,075 ($754–$4,715) |
| Dental Cleaning | $123 ($71–$189) |
| Dental Filling | $236 ($141–$377) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $42 ($24–$71) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $71 ($47–$113) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $283 ($141–$472) |
| Tire Rotation | $38 ($19–$71) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $566 ($377–$943) |
| Battery Replacement | $189 ($94–$330) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $94 ($57–$141) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $85 ($47–$132) |
| HVAC Repair | $377 ($141–$754) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,601 ($3,772–$11,316) |
| Roof Repair | $943 ($377–$1,886) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,487 ($5,187–$14,145) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,415 ($472–$3,301) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,145 ($4,715–$28,290) |
| DUI Defense | $4,715 ($1,886–$9,430) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,415 ($754–$2,829) |
| Will Preparation | $472 ($189–$943) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,358 ($943–$4,715) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $24 ($14–$42) |
| Women's Haircut | $52 ($28–$94) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $141 ($71–$236) |
| Manicure | $24 ($14–$42) |
| Pedicure | $38 ($24–$61) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $75 ($47–$123) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.87 ($2.83–$5.19) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.30 ($2.36–$4.72) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.58 ($2.36–$5.19) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.24 ($2.83–$6.13) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.19 ($3.77–$7.07) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.94 ($0.57–$1.70) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $132 ($75–$236) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $66 ($28–$141) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $66 ($38–$113) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $66 ($38–$94) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $61 ($28–$94) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $80 ($47–$141) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $189 ($71–$472) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,886 ($1,132–$3,301) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $66 ($28–$123) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.54–$24) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $94 ($28–$236) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $28 ($14–$71) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,132 ($566–$2,358) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $943 ($472–$1,886) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $377 ($189–$660) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $47 ($24–$94) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $943 ($377–$2,358) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,788 ($4,715–$28,290) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $57 ($28–$94) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $94 ($47–$189) |
| Dog Grooming | $57 ($28–$94) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $38 ($19–$71) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $283 ($141–$472) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $189 ($94–$377) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $842 |
| Toddler | $644 |
| Preschool | $558 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $771 |
| Toddler | $679 |
| Preschool | $611 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Henderson County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 6,644 | 446 | $59,545 | 1.05 |
| Manufacturing | 5,807 | 153 | $67,344 | 1.60 |
| Retail Trade | 5,634 | 408 | $40,158 | 1.28 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 4,161 | 282 | $26,910 | 1.04 |
| Construction | 2,717 | 539 | $62,677 | 1.17 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 2,413 | 315 | $48,508 | 0.93 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,920 | 92 | $50,539 | 1.03 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,794 | 215 | $67,750 | 1.03 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 1,628 | 524 | $73,238 | 0.53 |
| Other Services | 1,456 | 333 | $43,486 | 1.09 |
| Educational Services | 666 | 54 | $37,925 | 0.73 |
| Finance & Insurance | 659 | 181 | $75,058 | 0.37 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 655 | 62 | $29,739 | 0.88 |
| Real Estate | 403 | 228 | $48,477 | 0.59 |
| Information & Technology | 294 | 75 | $72,890 | 0.35 |
| Utilities | 95 | 5 | $102,005 | 0.57 |
| Management of Companies | 29 | 8 | $134,276 | 0.04 |
| Unclassified | 5 | 20 | $61,645 | 0.08 |
Radio Stations near Barker Heights
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBN English | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| 99.9 Kiss Country | country | AAC | |
| His Radio Classic | christian, christian contemporary | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Barker Heights
17 campgrounds found near Barker Heights.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER | 4.8/5 | 1 | $50 |
| NORTH MILLS RIVER | 4.7/5 | 25 | $31–$62 |
| BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND | 4.6/5 | 6 | $125 |
| LAKE POWHATAN | 4.6/5 | 71 | $37–$130 |
| MOUNT PISGAH CAMPGROUND | 4.6/5 | 126 | $30 |
| WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP | 4.6/5 | 1 | $40 |
| WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP | 4.6/5 | 1 | $60 |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND | 4.5/5 | 37 | $28–$56 |
| CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) | 4.5/5 | 24 | $10 |
| DAVIDSON RIVER | 4.5/5 | 132 | $37–$74 |
| KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP | 4.5/5 | 1 | $130 |
| Lake Powhatan Glamping | 4.5/5 | 12 | $100 |
| COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP | 4.4/5 | 1 | $130 |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 4.3/5 | 39 | $28–$70 |
| COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP | 4.2/5 | 1 | $130 |
| SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER | 4.1/5 | 1 | $50 |
| Wolf Ford Horse Camp | 3.7/5 | 11 | $15–$30 |
National Parks Near Barker Heights
39 national parks and monuments found near Barker Heights.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnson National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Bear Paw State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Beech Creek State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | Parkway | Free |
| Bobs Creek State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Caesars Head State Park | State Park | Free |
| Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Chimney Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cowpens National Battlefield | National Battlefield | Free |
| Croft State Park | State Park | Free |
| Davy Crockett Birthplace | State Park | Free |
| Devils Fork State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fonta Flora State Trail | State Park | Free |
| Gorges State Park | State Park | Free |
| Grandfather Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jones Gap State Park | State Park | Free |
| Keowee-Toxaway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Hartwell State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake James State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake James State Park | State Park | Free |
| Linville River State Natural and Scenic River | State Park | Free |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | State Park | Free |
| NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land | State Park | Free |
| Oconee State Park | State Park | Free |
| Panther Creek | State Park | Free |
| Panther Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paris Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pineola State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Pisgah View State Park | State Park | Free |
| President's Park | State Park | Free |
| South Mountains State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel Park | State Park | Free |
| Sugar Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Table Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tallulah Gorge State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tugaloo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wildcat Wayside State Park | State Park | Free |
| Yellow Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Barker Heights
212+ trails found near Barker Heights.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MST - PISGAH RD | 41.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MST - APPALACHIAN RD | 35.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SHUT-IN NRT | 18.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ART LOEB NRT | 17.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BUNCOMBE HORSE | 16.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SOUTH MILLS RIVER | 14.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN | 8.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| ART LOEB NRT | 8.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WOODS MOUNTAIN | 7.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FORK MOUNTAIN | 7.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LAUREL MOUNTAIN | 6.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| BUCKHORN GAP | 6.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BUCK SPRINGS | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BIG BUTT | 6.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TURKEY PEN GAP | 5.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MT MITCHELL | 5.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN | 5.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BRADLEY CREEK | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LITTLE EAST FORK | 5.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH BOUNDARY | 4.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SPENCER GAP | 4.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| FARLOW GAP | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| TRACE RIDGE | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQUIRREL GAP | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SLATE ROCK | 4.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| KITSUMA | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SNOOKS NOSE | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ART LOEB NRT | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BARNETT BRANCH | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SHINING CREEK | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HEARTBREAK RIDGE | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| FLAT LAUREL CREEK | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CAT GAP LOOP | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| OLD BUTT KNOB | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MST - PISGAH RD | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| POINT LOOKOUT | 3.6 | ASPHALT | Yes | Yes | — |
| SNOWBALL | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HARRIS CREEK HORSE | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CATAWBA FALLS LOOP | 3.4 | CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| RIVERSIDE | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BIG EAST FORK | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SYCAMORE COVE | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| AVERY CREEK | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MACKEY MOUNTAIN | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| NORTH SLOPE LOOP | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| GREASY COVE | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| EXPLORER LOOP | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| LOOKING GLASS ROCK | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BENNETT GAP | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| GREEN KNOB | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BERNARD MOUNTAIN | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WOODS MOUNTAIN | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BUCKEYE GAP | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DOUGLAS FALLS | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BALD KNOB RIDGE | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BIG CREEK | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BUTTER GAP | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| STAR GAP | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| PINK BEDS LOOP | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LONG BRANCH | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SUGAR COVE | 2.6 | CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| LOWER SIDEHILL | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SENIARD RIDGE | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOUTH RIVER LOOP | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| PINK BEDS LOOP | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| FLETCHER CREEK | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COVE CREEK | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SQUIRREL GAP | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DANIEL RIDGE | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| PILOT ROCK | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| LEAD MINE GAP | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| THOMPSON CREEK | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VINEYARD GAP | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| IVESTOR GAP | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HORSE COVE GAP | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NEWBERRY CREEK | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| PILOT COVE | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| GRAVEYARD RIDGE | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GREENS LICK | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| BIG CREEK | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| CANTRELL CREEK | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| STONY KNOB | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| JOHN ROCK | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BAD FORK | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WALKER CREEK | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NORTH RIVER LOOP | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LAUREL CREEK | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COON TREE LOOP CONNECTOR | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| NORTH MILLS RIVER | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HICKORY BRANCH | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| IVESTOR GAP | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PINETREE LOOP | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BUCKWHEAT KNOB | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| CANEY BOTTOM | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| GATEWAY | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| ELK PEN | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| POUNDINGMILL | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MULLINAX | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BEAR PEN | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COLD MOUNTAIN | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CASE CAMP RIDGE | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| LITTLE SAM | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DEER LAKE LODGE | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| INGLES FIELD GAP | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DAVIDSON RIVER | 1.3 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| EXERCISE TRAIL | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MIDDLE FORK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | Yes |
| PERRY COVE | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HIGGANS BALD | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GRAVEYARD RIDGE | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FOREST DISCOVERY | 1.2 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| WOLF BRANCH | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BRACKEN MOUNTAIN TRAIL | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COON TREE LOOP | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| BEAR BRANCH | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOUNT PISGAH | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| PRESSLEY COVE | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| PERKINS | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FOSTER FIELDS | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| DEERFIELD LOOP | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| SQUIRREL GAP | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CLAWHAMMER COVE | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| STAIR CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GRAVEYARD FIELDS | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LITTLE HICKORYTOP | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| UPPER CORNER ROCK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SLICK ROCK FALLS | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WOODLAWN FITNESS | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FOREST FESTIVAL | 1.0 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| HEMLOCK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CANTRELL CREEK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SAM KNOB | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| NORTH SLOPE CONNECTOR | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| PINK BEDS CONNECTOR | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| UPPER FALLS | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SIDEHILL | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ART LOEB NRT | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CAT GAP LOOP | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MEADOWS LOOP | 0.9 | CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| CLUB GAP | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| WASH CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | Yes |
| BILTMORE CAMPUS NRT | 0.8 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| HARDTIMES CONNECTOR | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NORTH SLOPE LOOP | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| PILOT ROCK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| NORTH FACE | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BRIDGES CAMP GAP | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FOUNDATION | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SAM KNOB SUMMIT | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HOMESTEAD | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| WAGON ROAD GAP | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CAT GAP BYPASS | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LEDFORD BRANCH | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| MOORE COVE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BOYD BRANCH | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| DEVILS DEN NATURE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ANDY COVE NATURE NRT | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BRIAR BOTTOM BIKE | 0.6 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| LITTLE ANDY | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OAK HOLLOW | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESTATOE | 0.5 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SLEEPY GAP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| INGLES FIELD GAP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SUNWALL | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TWIN FALLS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SENIARD RIDGE CONNECTOR | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| KITSUMA | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| JARRETT'S RUN | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| BAD FORK | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FORAGER | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| STAGECOACH | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GRAVEYARD RIDGE CONNECTOR | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ART LOEB SPUR | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SIDEHILL CONNECTOR | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TOMS CREEK FALLS | 0.4 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BRIDGES CAMP GAP | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BIG TOM GAP | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COURTHOUSE FALLS | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SALT GAP CONNECTOR | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| INGLES FIELD CONNECTOR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OLD FORT PICNIC AREA | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| IVESTOR GAP | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CAMPGROUND CONNECTOR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| CHESTNUT COVE | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LAUREL MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SLEEPY GAP | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| STARENS BRANCH | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MEADOWS LOOP | 0.3 | CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CEMETERY LOOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| PILOT ROCK EXTENSION | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WILDFLOWER | 0.2 | CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| BETTY'S RUN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SMALL CREEK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| DEERFIELD CONNECTOR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| YELLOW GAP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MTS ACCESS | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SHINING CREEK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SETROCK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BIG EAST FORK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| EXPLORER LOOP CONNECTOR B | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| LAUREL MOUNTAIN | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DANIEL RIDGE CONNECTOR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| EXPLORER LOOP CONNECTOR A | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| KITSUMA PEAK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SECOND FALLS OVERLOOK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GRASSY ROAD | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| IVESTOR GAP | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SOUTH TOE FISHING ACCESS | 0.1 | ASPHALT | Yes | Yes | — |
| PINETREE CONNECTOR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| IVESTOR GAP | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ROARING FORK FALLS | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BRIDGES CAMP GAP | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
Museums in Barker Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIR MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 1340 E GILBERT ST | 8286934317 | $99,065 |
| MINERAL & LAPIDARY MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | $38,897 | ||
| CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8286934178 | ||
| CRAGGY MOUNTAIN LINE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8288084877 | ||
| EMERGENCY SERVICES MUSEUM OF NORTH CAROLINA | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| FLETCHER ARTS & HERITAGE ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| GREATER GOWENSVILLE ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 14186 HIGHWAY 11 | 8644685600 | |
| HANDS ON! A CHILD'S GALLERY | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 318 N. MAIN ST. | 8286978333 | |
| HENDERSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8286931531 | ||
| LAKE LURE FLOWERING BRIDGE | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | |||
| MOUNTAIN FARM & HOME MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8286978846 | ||
| MOUNTAIN HISTORY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8287128687 | ||
| OLD COUNTRY TRACTOR MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| ORDER OF THE FIRST FAMILIES OF MAINE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RADIO MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| STATION 187 | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| TOY MAKER S HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8282906600 |
Libraries in Barker Heights
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 301 N WASHINGTON ST | 0.0 | 567,501 | |||
| POLK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1289 W MILLS ST | 0.0 | 82,437 |
Farmers Markets in Barker Heights
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville City Market - South | 1 Town Square Blvd | 04/06/2016 to 10/26/2016 | Wed: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Columbus Farmers' Market | Courthouse Square | 04/12/2014 to 11/22/2014 | Sun: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Enka-Candler Tailgate Market | 70 Pisgah Hwy | 06/06/2019 to 09/26/2019 | Thu: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Fairview Tailgate Market | 594 Old Charlotte Hwy | ||||
| Flat Rock Tailgate Market | 2720 Greenville Hwy. | Yes | |||
| Henderson County Tailgate Market | 100 North King Street | 04/07/2018 to 10/27/2018 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Hendersonville Curb Market | Church St.(US 25 South), directly across from the old courthouse | Visit | |||
| Mills River Farmers' Market | 94 School House Rd. | 05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Tryon Tailgate Market | 83 Palmer St | 05/01/2014 to 10/30/2014 | Thu: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| WNC Farmers Market | 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | 01/01/2020 to | Mon: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Tue: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Wed: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Thu: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-5:0 | Yes | Visit |
Hotels in Barker Heights
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
CedarWood Inn
Restaurants in Barker Heights
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Flat Rock Wood Room
Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant
Sakura Japanese Cuisine
Gas Stations in Barker Heights
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Freedom
Ingles Gas Express
Shell
Speedway
Banks in Barker Heights
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Regional Finance Loans
Gyms in Barker Heights
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Planet Fitness
Breweries in Barker Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Craft Brewery | Fletcher, NC, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Fletcher Brewers, (1),, Fletcher, NC, (1), , Home, North C | 34 Redmond Dr | 8286841235 | |
| Blue Ghost Brewery | Breweries, Food & Drink | 125 Underwood | 8283760159 | |
| Mills River Brewery | Brewery, American Restaurant, and Bar | 330 Rockwood Rd | 8289893747 | Visit |
| Sierra Nevada Brewing | Brewers | 515 Ferncliff Park Dr | 8286877215 | |
| Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Food & Drink, Breweries | 100 Sierra Nevada Way | 8286815300 | |
| Southern Appalachian Brewery | Brewery | 822 Locust St | 8286841235 | Visit |
| Thirsty Monk South | Brewers | 1836 Hendersonville Rd | 8285054564 |
Cell Towers in Barker Heights
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| EAST FLAT ROCK CELL SITE: UPON BUTT MOUNTAIN, 0.5 MILE W OF US-176, 1 MILE S OF | TOWER | 111 |
| 660 TRAMMELL ROAD | TOWER | 96 |
Bridges in Barker Heights
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1963 | 40 | 56,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1977 | 201 | 22,500 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1977 | 30 | 19,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1971 | 63 | 11,500 | P | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1983 | 21 | 7,800 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1963 | 261 | 6,700 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1971 | 121 | 6,600 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1963 | 208 | 6,200 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1988 | 75 | 5,000 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1988 | 46 | 5,000 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1986 | 72 | 3,700 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 41 | 2,800 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1967 | 106 | 2,100 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1959 | 53 | 1,000 | F |
Superfund Sites Near Barker Heights
2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| FLETCHER WAREHOUSING COMPANY | U.S. HIGHWAY 25 | HENDERSON |
| STEELCASE INC. FLETCHER NORTH CAROLINA | CANE CREEK INDL. PARK | HENDERSON |
Airports Near Barker Heights
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Regional Airport | AVL | Medium Airport |
| Greenville Downtown Airport | GMU | Medium Airport |
| Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | GSP | Medium Airport |
| Avery County Morrison Field | — | Small Airport |
| Barker Private STOL Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bell Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Big Sandy Landing | — | Small Airport |
| Boomerang Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brevard Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cane Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chandelle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Clute's Hilltop Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Clyde Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crooked Fence Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Davis Field | — | Small Airport |
| Donaldson Field Airport | GDC | Small Airport |
| Dry Pond Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eagle Ridge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fairview Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Changes Farm Ultralight Flightpark | — | Small Airport |
| Fox Haven Plantation Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Friendship Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fulton Field | — | Small Airport |
| Green Pond Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawks Nest Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hendersonville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Horseshoe Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| King Field | — | Small Airport |
| La Dolce Terra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagniappe STOL Field | — | Small Airport |
| Moores Field | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain Air Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain Ridge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oakhill Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Oconee County Regional Airport | CEU | Small Airport |
| Oolenoy Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paradise Landing | — | Small Airport |
| Parker Field | — | Small Airport |
| Patton Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pearson's Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pickens County Airport | LQK | Small Airport |
| Reagans Roost Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Riverbend Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Rondo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rutherford County Marchman Field | — | Small Airport |
| Shiflet Field | — | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Six Oaks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyline Peak Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sloan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Barker Heights
5 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Police | ||
| Columbus Police Department | 95 Walker Street | |
| Henderson County Sheriff's Office | 100 North Grove Street | |
| Lake Lure Police Department | ||
| Tryon Police Department |
Grocery Stores in Barker Heights
10 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Citistop 202 | Convenience Store | 800 Spartanburg Hwy |
| DOLLARTREE 7220 | Other | 800 Greenville Hwy |
| Fastlane Express 2 | Convenience Store | 1605 Spartanburg Hwy |
| Harris Teeter 379 | Super Store | 636 Spartanburg Hwy |
| HENDERSONVILLE FOOD COOP INC | Supermarket | 60 S Charleston Ln |
| INGLES MARKETS 77 | Supermarket | 625 Spartanburg Hwy |
| Publix 1586 | Supermarket | 635 Greenville Hwy |
| Speedway 7916 | Convenience Store | 707 Spartanburg Hwy |
| Walgreens 9930 | Other | 601 Spartanburg Hwy |
| Wow Supermarket | Grocery Store | 810 S Grove St |
Treatment Centers in Barker Heights
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Advent Health - Behavioral Health Services | Both | 828-681-2282 |
| BHG Asheville Treatment Center - BHG XXXVI LLC | Substance Abuse | 828-252-8748 |
| Genesis Project North | Both | 704-596-0505 |
| Silver Ridge | Substance Abuse | 855-875-4820 |
| UNC Health Pardee | Both | 828-696-1000 |
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What is the population of Barker Heights?
Barker Heights has a population of 1,025 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 1,046 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.
Is Barker Heights expensive to live in?
Barker Heights is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $28,929, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,700 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $790 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Barker Heights safe?
Barker Heights is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 332 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,096 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Barker Heights receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Barker Heights?
Barker Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.
How is the job market in Barker Heights?
The job market in Barker Heights is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,041. There are 4,120 business establishments in the area, including 250 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 1.5% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Barker Heights?
The median home value in Barker Heights is $199,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $272,244. For renters, the median monthly rent is $790. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 33.9%. The average annual property tax is $3,686.
How are the schools in Barker Heights?
Schools in Barker Heights score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 3.3% of adults in Barker Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.8% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Barker Heights?
The obesity rate in Barker Heights is 35.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.5% of adults are smokers. 28.9% are physically inactive. 25.3% of residents report depression. 18.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 72.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,145.
What is transportation like in Barker Heights?
The average commute in Barker Heights is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 98.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.5% work from home.
What are the demographics of Barker Heights?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Barker Heights is 69.8% White, 9.8% Black or African American, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino. 80.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 19.5% speak Spanish. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 21.2% of residents have a disability. 69.8% have health insurance coverage.
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