At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$25,580 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.9% smoking rate
How Buncombe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buncombe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buncombe a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buncombe residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,580. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Education
11.7% of adults in Buncombe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buncombe has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population341
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$25,580
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$179,042
Housing Units129
Rent Burden17.1%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation507 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Buncombe was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.