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Bent Creek, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
Bent Creek, NC
At a Glance
How Bent Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bent Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bent Creek a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bent Creek residents earn a median household income of $52,485 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,229. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,107 business establishments, including 971 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bent Creek is $377,500 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,142. Median rent is $1,914/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Bent Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 700/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Bent Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bent Creek has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.