At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$25,580 per capita
Violent Crime
138/100K
551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
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
2.0 / 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 8.3% (131% 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.
Safety & Crime
Buncombe reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 551/100K.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population341
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$25,580
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$168,990
Housing Units129
Rent Burden17.1%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property551/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband96.0%
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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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