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Mills River, NC

North Carolina · Henderson County · Asheville Metro

Mills River is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 7,214. Residents earn $88,359 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,214 Population 322/sq mi density
$88,359 Median Income $43,154 per capita
$358,500 Home Value $525,466 Zillow
$1,611 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
27 Violent Crime/100K 1,684 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,359 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$358,500 home value, $1,611/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $88,359
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $358,500
27% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 27/100K
93% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.3%
23% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,611
39% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.5%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

How Mills River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,214
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,359
Per Capita$43,154
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$6,372M
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$358,500
Rent$1,611
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$525,466
Housing Units3,019
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

F
Violent27/100K
Property1,684/100K

Health

Obesity28.5%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking11.8%
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,229 ft (679 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.35

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.0%
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Is Mills River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mills River receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Mills River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mills River is $88,359, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mills River is $358,500, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,611 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Mills River is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,684 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Mills River experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mills River has a population of 7,214 with a density of 322 people per square mile, spread across 22.6 square miles. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (86%), with 3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.1% of residents, while 7.9% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 13.6% of residents have a disability. 90.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

7,214
Total Population
322
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
22.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mills River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish 7.9%
41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mills River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mills River is $88,359, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,154 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,041, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower 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 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mills River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,359
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,154
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$74,950
Gini Index0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,120
County GDP$6,372M

Business (County)

Restaurants250
Healthcare324
Retail407
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.0 min
Drive Alone79.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Mills River is $358,500, 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $525,466, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.3% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,611 (39% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 86.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,019 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1995. The average annual property tax is $3,686. 21.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$358,500
27% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$525,466
Median List Price$682,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$682,000
$/Sq Ft$294
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops17.5%
Inventory40

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,611
39% above US avg
Rent Burden21.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.0%
Owner-Occupied86.0%
Renter-Occupied14.0%
Housing Units3,019
Median Year Built1995

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.03%
In Mills River, 28.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 28.6% have high blood pressure. 11.8% are current smokers. 17.7% report binge drinking. 18.2% are physically inactive, below the national average. 25.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.6% experience frequent mental distress. 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 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: Mills River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.5%
11% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.8%
16% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress10.7%
Short Sleep32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.3%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,145
Dentists1:1,596
Mental Health1:364
Checkup Rate77.3%
Dental Visits70.8%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access72.0%
Healthcare Facilities324
Mills River has a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,684 per 100,000, 14% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Mills River receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Mills River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent27.0/100K
93% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property1,684.2/100K
14% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents97
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Mills River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°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 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,229 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,229 ft (679 m)
Area22.6 sq mi (58.4 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates35.3814°N, 82.5889°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience40.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 128 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 143 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 58 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 145 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 34 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 109 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 111 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 125 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 130 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 47 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 144 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 143 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 102 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 141 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 143 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 72 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 147 km
Jul 11, 1990 1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee M2.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

256 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 388 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 69 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 92 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 81 km 2
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 72 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 47 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 70 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 26, 2008 EF2 91 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 61 km 0
Jan 7, 1998 EF2 65 km 0
Feb 21, 1997 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 16, 1996 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 95 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 89 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 91 km
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 83 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 33 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 38 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 78 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 88 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 61 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 80 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 98 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 50 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 82 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 57 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 91 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 93 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 88 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 82 km
1998 FOURNEY CREEK 2,579 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Mills River has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.9").

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Mills River is located in Henderson County. It is classified as Metro / 250K-1M, part of a metropolitan area. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% above the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. 17.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (above 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. 91.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 324 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.7%
D 42.2%

Winner: Republican by 14.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents97
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.3%
23% above US avg
High School+93.6%
Graduate Degree+17.5%
School Test Score6.35
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K-1M
Population Density322/sq mi
Total Area22.6 sq mi
CountyHenderson County County

Services

Broadband Access91.0%
Avg Download Speed134.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed103.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities324
Restaurants250
Retail Stores407

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.0 min
Drive Alone79.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%
Average costs for common services in Mills River. 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)
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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)
View all 18 services

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)
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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)
View all 12 services

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)
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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)
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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)
View all 8 services

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)
View all 8 services

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)
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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)
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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

Schools in Mills River

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mills River Elementary Elementary 589 39 15.1:1
Glenn C Marlow Elementary Elementary 580 37 15.7:1
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Radio Stations near Mills River

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
99.9 Kiss Country country AAC
His Radio Classic christian, christian contemporary AAC+ 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Mills River

25 campgrounds found near Mills River.

NameRatingSitesPrice
BALSAM LAKE LODGE 4.8/5 1 $170
PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER 4.8/5 1 $50
CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND 4.7/5 27 $30
NORTH MILLS RIVER 4.7/5 25 $31, $62
Sunburst 4.7/5 9 $25
BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 6 $125
CATALOOCHEE GROUP CAMP 4.6/5 3 $50
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
CHERRY HILL CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 29 $15
COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP 4.4/5 1 $130
Harmon Den Campground 4.4/5 22 $15
CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA 4.3/5 39 $28, $70
COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP 4.2/5 1 $130
Rocky Bluff Campground 4.1/5 17 $15
SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER 4.1/5 1 $50
Wolf Ford Horse Camp 3.7/5 11 $15, $30
Round Mountain Campground - 1 $7

National Parks Near Mills River

45 national parks and monuments found near Mills River.

ParkTypeFee
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
Elk Knob State Park State Park Free
Elk Knob 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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park National Park Free
John And Landon Carter House 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
Moccasin Creek State Park 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
Sycamore Shoals 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 Mills River

264+ trails found near Mills River.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
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
MST - NANTAHALA RD 16.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SOUTH MILLS RIVER 14.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BLACK MOUNTAIN CREST 11.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
BLACK MOUNTAIN 8.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
ART LOEB NRT 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 - -
POWERLINE ROAD 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BIG BUTT 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
TURKEY PEN GAP 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
MT MITCHELL 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
FOOTHILLS 5.2 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 - -
WINDING STAIRS TRAIL 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
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 - -
COLBERT RIDGE 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MST - PISGAH RD 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MAC'S GAP 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
POINT LOOKOUT 3.6 ASPHALT Yes Yes -
SNOWBALL 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CATAWBA FALLS LOOP 3.4 CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL Yes - -
RIVERSIDE 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BIG EAST FORK 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
BUCKEYE RIDGE HORSE 3.3 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 - -
BLUFF MOUNTAIN LOOP 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
DOUGLAS FALLS 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
HAYWOOD GAP 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 - -
VAN CLIFF LOOP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ROBERT GAP HORSE 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - 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
WOODY RIDGE 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 -
CHERRY CREEK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL 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
EAST FORK TRAIL 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HORSE COVE GAP 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
COLD SPRINGS HORSE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
NEWBERRY CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
PILOT COVE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
SHUTIN CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GRAVEYARD RIDGE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHERRY RIDGE HORSE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
BLACK ROCK 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 -
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
WALNUT MOUNTAIN TRAIL 1.9 - - -
TURKEY KNOB 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - 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
RATTLESNAKE KNOB 1.6 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 -
DEVILS ELBOW 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GATEWAY 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
NORTH ROAD 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes 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 - -
DEEP GAP 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CASE CAMP RIDGE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
LITTLE SAM 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
BIG GREEN 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 - -
GREAT WALL 1.3 NATIVE 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 - -
SPRING CREEK NATURE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
PRESSLEY COVE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
PERKINS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
FOSTER FIELDS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
DEERFIELD LOOP 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - Yes -
RAINBOW FALLS 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
BETTY PLACE TRAIL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GRAVEYARD FIELDS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
LITTLE HICKORYTOP 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
LITTLE GREEN 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
UPPER CORNER ROCK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GREENLAND CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SLICK ROCK FALLS 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
RIDING FORD 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 - -
MAX PATCH SHORT LOOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIDEHILL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WILDERNESS FALLS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 -
GRANNY BURRELL FALLS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GREEN VALLEY 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 - -
HORSE CAMP LOOP TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
BEARPEN GAP 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
CARLTON'S WAY 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
OVERLOOK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL 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
WOLF CREEK GORGE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 - -
MALONEE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIDEHILL CONNECTOR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes 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
WHITEWATER FALLS 0.3 ASPHALT Yes - -
OLD FORT PICNIC AREA 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
IVESTOR GAP 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CAMPGROUND CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - Yes -
ROBINSON 0.3 IMPORTED COMPACTED 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 - -
SPENCER'S OVERLOOK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
BIG EAST FORK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
DEW FALLS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WOLF CREEK 0.1 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL - - -
EXPLORER LOOP CONNECTOR B 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
SILVER RUN FALLS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
LAUREL MOUNTAIN 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
DANIEL RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
MST - PISGAH RD 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
EXPLORER LOOP CONNECTOR A 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
KITSUMA PEAK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
HAYWOOD GAP 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 -
GREAT WALL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes 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 Mills River

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
SIMS ART CENTERART MUSEUM8288848188$26,582,289
CENTER FOR CRAFT CREATIVITY AND DESIGNART MUSEUM67 BROADWAY STREET8287851357$4,015,914
FOLK ART CENTERART MUSEUMMILEPOST 382 BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY8282987928$2,229,377
NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8286652492$1,926,014
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONART MUSEUM2 S PACK SQUARE8282533227$1,708,897
PACK PLACE EDUCATION ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8282574500$505,476
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA NATURE CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8282980182$395,258
COLBURN EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM2 SOUTH PACK SQUARE AT PACK PLACE$317,644
COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEMNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM8282547162$317,644
BOTANICAL GARDENS OF ASHEVILLEARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8282525190$135,285
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION8282539231$107,756
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIR MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM1340 E GILBERT ST8286934317$99,065
SMITH-MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM283 VICTORIA RD8282539231$73,242
PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF ASHEVILLE & BUNCOMBE COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION324 CHARLOTTE STREET8282542343$44,110
MINERAL & LAPIDARY MUSEUMART MUSEUM$38,897
BILTMORE VILLAGE HISTORIC MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM7 ANGLE STREET
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8283483436
CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8286934178
CRAGGY MOUNTAIN LINEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8288084877
EMERGENCY SERVICES MUSEUM OF NORTH CAROLINAGENERAL MUSEUM
ESTES-WINN MEMORIAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8282537651
FLETCHER ARTS & HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOREST DISCOVERY CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM
HANDS ON! A CHILD'S GALLERYCHILDREN'S MUSEUM318 N. MAIN ST.8286978333
HEALTH ADVENTUREGENERAL MUSEUM8282546373
HENDERSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8286931531
MOUNTAIN FARM & HOME MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM8286978846
MOUNTAIN HISTORYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8287128687
OLD COUNTRY TRACTOR MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
ORDER OF THE FIRST FAMILIES OF MAINEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM2 SOUTH PACK SQUARE
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RADIO MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
STARLAB PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM1 PARI DRIVE
THOMAS WOLFE MEMORIALGENERAL MUSEUM8282538304
TINSLEY JIM BOB MUSEUM RESOURCE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM8288842347
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8288845137
TRANSYLVANIA HERITAGE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION189 W MAIN ST8288842347
YMI CULTURAL CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM8282524614

Libraries in Mills River

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES67 HAYWOOD ST0.01,930,497
HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY301 N WASHINGTON ST0.0567,501
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY LIBRARY212 S GASTON ST0.0239,768

Farmers Markets in Mills River

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asheville City Market161 S Charlotte Street01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Asheville City Market - South1 Town Square Blvd04/06/2016 to 10/26/2016Wed: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;YesVisit
East Asheville Tailgate Market 954 Tunnel Road05/05/2017 to 09/29/2017Fri: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;YesVisit
Enka-Candler Tailgate Market70 Pisgah Hwy06/06/2019 to 09/26/2019Thu: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;YesVisit
Fairview Tailgate Market594 Old Charlotte Hwy
Flat Rock Tailgate Market2720 Greenville Hwy.Yes
French Broad Food Coop Arts & Farms Market76 Biltmore Ave. next to the French Broad Food Co-op.
Greenlife Sunday Afternoon Local Market70 Merrimon AvenueVisit
Henderson County Tailgate Market100 North King Street04/07/2018 to 10/27/2018Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Hendersonville Curb MarketChurch St.(US 25 South), directly across from the old courthouseVisit
Mills River Farmers' Market94 School House Rd.05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Montford Farmers Market36 Montford Ave05/01/2013 to 11/27/2013Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;YesVisit
North Asheville Tailgate Market1 University Heights04/11/2015 to Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Oakley Farmers Market607 Fairview Road05/09/2013 to 10/24/2013Thu: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;YesVisit
Riceville Tailgate MarketRiceville Community Center Parking Lot
Transylvania Tailgate Association190 E. Main StreetApril to DecemberSat:8:00 am - 12:00 pm;Yes
Victory Tailgate Market1329 Tunnel Road
West Asheville Tailgate Market757 Haywood Road
WNC Farmers Market570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 2880601/01/2020 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-5:0YesVisit
YMCA Winter Market789 Merrimon Ave01/09/2016 to 03/26/2016Sat: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM;YesVisit

Hotels in Mills River

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barkwells

Restaurants in Mills River

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bold Bites
Mills River Restaurant

Clinics in Mills River

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pardee Urgent Care
The Surgery Center at Mills River

Gas Stations in Mills River

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Citgo
Ingles Gas Express
Marathon
Quality Plus

Banks in Mills River

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Champion Credit Union

Breweries in Mills River

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Altamont BreweryBrewery1042 Haywood Rd8285752400Visit
Appalachian Craft BreweryFletcher, NC, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Fletcher Brewers, (1),, Fletcher, NC, (1), , Home, North C34 Redmond Dr8286841235
Asheville Brewery ToursFood & Drink, Tours, Brewery Tours, Tour2 Wall St18282335006
Asheville Pizza Brewing CompanyRestaurants, Brewers, Pizza77 Coxe Ave8282554077Visit
Asheville Pizza CompanyRestaurants, Brewery, Movie Theaters, Pizza Place, Pizza, Movie Theater675 Merrimon Ave8282540077, 8282541281, 8282545339Visit
Biltmore EstateRecreation Facilities, Brewers, Wineries, Attractions, Sports & Recreation1 N Pack Sq8282251333Visit
Black Mountain Ciderworks MeaderyBars & Clubs, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Breweries150 Eastside Dr18284190089
Blue Ghost BreweryBreweries, Food & Drink125 Underwood8283760159
Blue Kudzu Sake BrewingBrewery and Asian Restaurant372 Depot St8283507790
Brew-ed Brewery History Walking ToursFood Tours, More, Food & Drink, Tours, Brewery Tours, Walking Tours, TourCoxe Ave18282789255
Burial Beer Co., Burial Beer CoOther Food & Drink, Bars & Clubs, More, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Breweries, Brewery, Brewery Downtow40 Collier Ave18284752739, 8284752739Visit
Catawba Brewery Tasting RoomBrewery Tours, Breweries, Food & Drink, Tours63 Brook St18284247280
Catawba Brewing CoBrewerySweeten Creek Rd
Catawba Brewing CompanyBrewery Tours, Breweries, Tours, Food & Drink32 Banks Ave18285523934
French Broad BrewingBrewers, Wineries101 Fairview Rd8282770222
Funkatoriumbrewery, Brewery147 Coxe AveVisit
Green Man Brewing CoBrewers23 Buxton Ave8282525502
Hi-wire BrewingBrewery and Pub Downtown Asheville, Brewery and Pub197 Hilliard Ave8285759675Visit
Lexington Avenue BreweryBrewery, Restaurant, and Bar Downtown Asheville, Brewery, Restaurant, and Bar39 N Lexington Ave8282520212Visit
Mills River BreweryBrewery, American Restaurant, and Bar330 Rockwood Rd8289893747Visit
Noble CiderBrewery and Music Venue356 New Leicester Hwy8285759622Visit
Pisgah BreweryBars & Clubs, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Breweries150 E
Sierra Nevada BrewingBrewers515 Ferncliff Park Dr8286877215
Sierra Nevada Brewing CompanyFood & Drink, Breweries100 Sierra Nevada Way8286815300
Southern Appalachian BreweryBrewery822 Locust St8286841235Visit
Thirsty Monk Pub & BreweryBar, Pub, and Brewery92 Patton Ave8282545470Visit
Thirsty Monk SouthBrewers1836 Hendersonville Rd8285054564
Wedge Brewing CompanyBrewery125 Roberts St(828) 505-2792, 8285052792Visit
Wicked Weed BrewingRestaurants, Pubs, Breweries, Wineries, Liquor Stores91 Biltmore Ave8285752890Visit

Nursing Homes in Mills River

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
THE LODGE AT MILLS RIVER
5593 OLD HAYWOOD ROAD
For profit - Corporation 50 46 5/5 - 4/5 5/5 8286844857

Pharmacies in Mills River

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 4467 4 CROSS ROAD DRIVE 828-891-4585

EV Charging Stations in Mills River

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
NORTH TOWN HALL 01124 Town Center DrChargePoint Network2J1772public
NORTH TOWN HALL 02124 Town Center DrChargePoint Network2J1772public
PUBLIC STATIONS OVERFLOW 1515 Ferncliff Park DrChargePoint Network2J1772public
Sierra Nevada Brewery100 Sierra Nevada WayNon-Networked2J1772public

Cell Towers in Mills River

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
EAST FLAT ROCK CELL SITE: UPON BUTT MOUNTAIN, 0.5 MILE W OF US-176, 1 MILE S OFTOWER111

Fire Stations in Mills River

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Mills River Fire and Rescue121 School House RDMostly volunteer828-891-7959

Bridges in Mills River

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete199215929,000G
CulvertConcrete continuous19622829,000F
CulvertConcrete continuous1955259,300F
CulvertSteel1978212,800F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20021252,600G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1969612,400P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1955472,200F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2006901,900G
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete1974921,200F
SlabPrestressed concrete200955710G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195937710G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196226710P
CulvertSteel198221470G
SlabPrestressed concrete201642470G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1973106470P
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2023148280G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196030260P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195951100F
CulvertSteel197832100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1976126100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19784540F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19802830F
Arch (Deck)Concrete19394430F

Superfund Sites Near Mills River

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
FLETCHER WAREHOUSING COMPANYU.S. HIGHWAY 25HENDERSON
STEELCASE INC. FLETCHER NORTH CAROLINACANE CREEK INDL. PARKHENDERSON

Airports Near Mills River

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asheville Regional AirportAVLMedium Airport
Greenville Downtown AirportGMUMedium Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International AirportGSPMedium 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
Crooked Fence Farm Airport-Small Airport
Davis Field-Small Airport
Donaldson Field AirportGDCSmall 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
Jackson County Airport-Small Airport
King Field-Small Airport
Lagniappe STOL Field-Small Airport
Mountain Air Airport-Small Airport
Mountain Ridge Airport-Small Airport
Oconee County Regional AirportCEUSmall 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 AirportLQKSmall Airport
Reagans Roost Ultralightport-Small Airport
Riverbend Airpark-Small Airport
Rondo Airport-Small Airport
Rutherford County Marchman Field-Small Airport
Shiflet Field-Small Airport
Six Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Skyline Peak Airport-Small Airport
Sloan Airport-Small Airport
Spartanburg Downtown Memorial AirportSPASmall Airport
Strawberry Ridge Airstrip-Small Airport
The Flying Few Airport-Small Airport
Transylvania Community Airport-Small Airport
Triple Tree Airport-Small Airport

Police Stations in Mills River

5 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Asheville Police Department
Asheville Police Department
Campus Police
Henderson County Sheriff's Office100 North Grove Street
Oakley Police Resource Centre

Grocery Stores in Mills River

7 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
CIRCLE K STORES INC. 2709089Convenience Store3611 Boylston Hwy
CVS PHARMACY 4467Other128 Cross Road Dr
DOLLAR GENERAL 9524Other4966 Boylston Hwy
Hyders Kountry KubbardConvenience Store8917 Boylston Hwy
INGLES MARKETS 133Supermarket3338 Boylston Hwy
Mills River Farmers' MarketFarmers and Markets94 School House Rd
Triangle Stop Food Stores 214Convenience Store4197 Haywood Rd

Treatment Centers in Mills River

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Advent Health - Behavioral Health ServicesBoth828-681-2282
Asheville Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - ATS of North Carolina LLCSubstance Abuse828-225-6050
BHG Asheville Treatment Center - BHG XXXVI LLCSubstance Abuse828-252-8748
CooperRiis Healing CommunityBoth828-899-4673
Daymark Recovery Services - Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis CenterBoth877-277-8873
Genesis Project NorthBoth704-596-0505
Insight Human Services - Womens Recovery CenterSubstance Abuse828-350-8343
JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trt CtrBoth828-257-6200
MAHEC Center for Psychiatry and - Mental WellnessBoth828-398-3601
Mission Hospital CopestoneSubstance Abuse822-213-1111
Mission Outpatient Behav Health ProgBoth828-213-4696
Oasis Recovery CenterSubstance Abuse828-417-7352
Silver RidgeSubstance Abuse855-875-4820
Start Fresh Treatment CenterSubstance Abuse910-755-7180
UNC Health PardeeBoth828-696-1000

DOL Wage Violations in Mills River

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $29,167 in back wages owed to 30 employees.

3
Violations
$29,167
Back Wages Owed
30
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Mills River Restaurant - - 28759 - 2 $18,117 $755 24
Carland Tractor & Equipment dba NAPA - - 28759 - 1 $10,895 $2,179 5
Flavor 1st Growers & Packers, Inc. - - 28759 - 1 $155 $155 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mills River

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH15 MCDOWELL RD
ANOINTED WORD INTERNATIONAL CHURCH INC2223 BUTLER BRIDGE RD
BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH147 OREN DR
GRACEWAY CHURCH INC1015 HIGH VISTA DR
HUMBLY IN HIS HANDS MINISTRY10 MELODY LN
TABLELANDS90 FORGE MOUNTAIN RD

Explore Near Mills River

Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Historic Markers
1
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mills River

What is the population of Mills River?

Mills River has a population of 7,214 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 322 people per square mile, spread across 22.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Mills River expensive to live in?

Mills River 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 $88,359, 18% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $358,500 (27% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,611 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Mills River safe?

Mills River is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,684 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Mills River receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Mills River?

Mills River has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Mills River?

Mills River has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average 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 21 minutes, and 9.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mills River?

The median home value in Mills River is $358,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $525,466. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,611. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 86.0%. The average annual property tax is $3,686.

How are the schools in Mills River?

Schools in Mills River score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 41.3% of adults in Mills River hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. 17.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Mills River?

The obesity rate in Mills River is 28.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.8% of adults are smokers. 18.2% are physically inactive. 25.9% of residents report depression. 8.4% lack health insurance. 72.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,145.

What is transportation like in Mills River?

The average commute in Mills River is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mills River?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mills River is 86% White, 3% Black or African American, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino. 92.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.9% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 13.6% of residents have a disability. 90.3% have health insurance coverage.

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