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Sylva, NC

North Carolina · Jackson County

Sylva is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,600. Residents earn $41,926 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,600 Population 820/sq mi density
$41,926 Median Income $19,021 per capita
$195,500 Home Value $325,379 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
328 Violent Crime/100K 5,434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$41,926 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$195,500 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K (14% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $41,926
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $195,500
31% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 328/100K
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Median Rent $768
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 30.3%
144% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,600
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,926
Per Capita$19,021
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$2,188M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$195,500
Rent$768
Ownership40.3%
Zillow$325,379
Housing Units1,257
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent328/100K
Property5,434/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault219/100K
Burglary511/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Uninsured12.5%
Smoking16.3%
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,079 ft (634 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.47

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.7%
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Is Sylva a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sylva receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Sylva has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sylva is $41,926, 44% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 30.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sylva is $195,500, 31% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Sylva is below the national average at 328 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,434 per 100,000, 177% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Sylva 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 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sylva has a population of 2,600 with a density of 820 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age is 30.3 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (74.1%), with 9% Hispanic, 1.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.1% of residents, while 5.9% speak Spanish. 4.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 14.3% of residents have a disability. 72.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,600
Total Population
820
People / sq mi
30.3yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sylva vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish 5.9%
56% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sylva vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sylva is $41,926, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,021 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $933, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,271 business establishments, including 132 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 2.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sylva vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,926
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,021
Avg Weekly Wage$933
IRS Avg AGI$66,990
Gini Index0.490 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate30.3%
144% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,271
County GDP$2,188M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare110
Retail179
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,687
5% above US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone71.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Sylva is $195,500, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,379, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $768 (34% 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. 40.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,257 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. The average annual property tax is $3,687. 32.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$195,500
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$325,379

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$768
34% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,582
Rent Burden32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership40.3%
Owner-Occupied40.3%
Renter-Occupied59.7%
Housing Units1,257
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,687
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.89%
In Sylva, 37.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.3% of residents. 34.1% have high blood pressure. 16.3% are current smokers. 16.2% report binge drinking. 25.9% are physically inactive. 27.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.8% experience frequent mental distress. 12.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,400. The dentist ratio is 1:2,261. 98.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Sylva vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.8%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.3%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate72.7%
Uninsured12.5%
45% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,400
Dentists1:2,261
Mental Health1:210
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits56.6%
Premature Death10,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities110
Sylva has a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 218.8 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 109.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,434 per 100,000, 177% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,632, burglary at 511, vehicle theft at 292 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sylva receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent328.2/100K
14% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape109.4/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault218.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,434.0/100K
177% above US avg
Burglary510.6/100K
Theft4,631.7/100K
Vehicle Theft291.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
Traffic Accidents171
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Sylva 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 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,079 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,079 ft (634 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density820/sq mi
Coordinates35.3754°N, 83.2185°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.2 / 100
Community Resilience38.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 72 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 130 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 138 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 86 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 123 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 15 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 112 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 114 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 93 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 81 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 39 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 108 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 76 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 73 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 146 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 104 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

227 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 334 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 91 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 26, 2008 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 29, 2005 EF2 90 km 0
Jan 7, 1998 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 16, 1996 EF2 92 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 51 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 43 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 35 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 54 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 89 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 82 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 58 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 65 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 71 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 26 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 83 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 82 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 83 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 77 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 38 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 42 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 87 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 70 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in

Sylva has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.9").

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Sylva is located in Jackson County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, a smaller urban community. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. 14.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 54% of the vote, a 9.4-point margin. 75.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 110 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 71.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54%
D 44.6%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
Traffic Accidents171
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+81.3%
Graduate Degree+14.9%
School Test Score5.47
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density820/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi
CountyJackson County County

Services

Broadband Access75.7%
Avg Download Speed57.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed32.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants132
Retail Stores179

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone71.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%
Average costs for common services in Sylva. 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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$783
Toddler$761
Preschool$365
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$719
Toddler$632
Preschool$565
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Jackson County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services 2,503 136 $27,570 1.90
Health Care & Social Assistance 2,070 110 $60,934 1.00
Retail Trade 1,814 175 $34,307 1.25
Construction 796 188 $55,676 1.05
Arts & Entertainment 773 28 $47,997 3.18
Administrative & Waste Services 599 106 $48,016 0.70
Other Services 405 100 $38,960 0.93
Manufacturing 289 26 $56,291 0.24
Wholesale Trade 192 32 $55,426 0.34
Real Estate 186 74 $60,178 0.83
Finance & Insurance 182 38 $62,625 0.31
Transportation & Warehousing 154 28 $68,334 0.25
Educational Services 99 14 $50,247 0.33
Information & Technology 73 23 $52,626 0.27
Utilities 62 6 $86,140 1.13

Colleges & Universities in Sylva

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Southwestern Community College Public · Associate 2,955 — $5,806 $19,630

Hospitals in Sylva

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals 3/5 Yes (828) 586-7000

Schools in Sylva

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Smoky Mountain High School High 899 54 16.6:1
Fairview Elementary Elementary 762 49 15.6:1
Scotts Creek Elementary Elementary 451 32 14.1:1
Jackson Co Early College High 101 4 25.3:1
Catamount School Middle 59 7 8.4:1
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Radio Stations near Sylva

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WHLC - Soft & Easy Favorites — MP3 64 kbps
540 WRGC The River adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
WBSY 98.5 FM americana, bluegrass MP3 128 kbps
WCRK 105.7 FM classic hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Campgrounds Near Sylva

50 campgrounds found near Sylva.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Cliffside Lake Shelters 5.0/5 2 $30–$40
COLLINS CREEK PICNIC PAVILION 5.0/5 2 $32
APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE 4.8/5 1 $300
BALSAM LAKE LODGE 4.8/5 1 $170
DEEP CREEK GROUP CAMP 4.8/5 3 $50
PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER 4.8/5 1 $50
BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK) 4.7/5 12 $30
CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND 4.7/5 27 $30
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 2 4.7/5 1 $40
METCALF BOTTOMS PICNIC PAVILION 4.7/5 2 $32
Sunburst 4.7/5 9 $25
TWIN CREEKS PICNIC PAVILION 4.7/5 1 $75
VAN HOOK GLADE 4.7/5 12 $24–$40
CATALOOCHEE GROUP CAMP 4.6/5 3 $50
COSBY GROUP CAMP 4.6/5 3 $50
GREENBRIER PICNIC PAVILION 4.6/5 2 $16
MOUNT PISGAH CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 126 $30
SPENCE CABIN 4.6/5 1 $200
WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP 4.6/5 1 $60
BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 43 $30
BIG CREEK GROUP CAMP 4.5/5 1 $30
CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP 4.5/5 7 $30
COSBY CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 157 $30
DAVIDSON RIVER 4.5/5 132 $37–$74
Deep Creek Campground (NC) 4.5/5 92 $30
KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP 4.5/5 1 $130
SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 142 $30
STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 81 $26–$100
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA) 4.5/5 18 $15
BIG CREEK HORSE CAMP 4.4/5 5 $36
CHERRY HILL CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 29 $15
COSBY PICNIC PAVILION 4.4/5 2 $32
COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP 4.4/5 1 $130
ELKMONT CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 211 $30
ELKMONT GROUP CAMP 4.4/5 4 $38–$75
Harmon Den Campground 4.4/5 22 $15
ROUND BOTTOM HORSE CAMP 4.3/5 5 $30
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) 4.3/5 19 $10
COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP 4.2/5 1 $130
Low Gap Campground 4.2/5 13 $12
DEEP CREEK PICNIC PAVILION 4.1/5 2 $32
Rocky Bluff Campground 4.1/5 17 $15
Tallulah River Campground 4.1/5 16 $15
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 1 4.0/5 1 $40
SMOKEMONT GROUP CAMP 3.9/5 3 $50
WILLIS KNOB HORSE CAMP 3.8/5 8 $20–$30
Wolf Ford Horse Camp 3.7/5 11 $15–$30
West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) 3.6/5 5 $10
Round Mountain Campground — 1 $7
TOW STRING HORSE CAMP — 3 $30

National Parks Near Sylva

38 national parks and monuments found near Sylva.

ParkTypeFee
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Big Ridge State Park Free
Big Ridge State Park State Park Free
Black Rock Mountain State Park State Park Free
Blue Ridge Parkway Parkway 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
Cove Lake State Park Free
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Free
Devils Fork State Park State Park Free
Don Carter State Park State Park Free
Fort Loudon State Park Free
Gorges State Park State Park Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park National Park Free
Jones Gap State Park State Park Free
Keowee-Toxaway State Park State Park Free
Lake Hartwell State Park State Park Free
Moccasin Creek State Park State Park Free
Mossy Creek State Park State Park Free
Mount Mitchell State Park State Park Free
Norris Dam State Park Free
Norris Dam State Park 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
Pisgah View State Park State Park Free
President's Park State Park Free
Seven Islands State Park Free
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel Park 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
Unicoi State Park State Park Free
Vogel State Park State Park Free
Wildcat Wayside State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Sylva

317+ trails found near Sylva.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
BARTRAM NRT - NANTAHALA RD 68.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ANST - NANTAHALA RD 52.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MST - PISGAH RD 41.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BARTRAM 35.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHUNKY GAL 21.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ART LOEB NRT 17.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MST - NANTAHALA RD 16.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOOTHILLS 14.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WILLIS KNOB HORSE TRAIL 14.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
CHATTOOGA HIKING TRAIL 11.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TSALI RIGHT LOOP 10.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
TSALI LEFT LOOP 9.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WAYEHUTTA LOOP 8.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WINE SPRINGS LOOP 8.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LONDON BALD 8.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLACK MOUNTAIN 8.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
ART LOEB NRT 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOOTHILLS 7.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ELLICOTTS ROCK 7.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FORK MOUNTAIN 7.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DAVE THOMPSON LOOP 6.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
ROCKY BALD LOOP 6.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
BEECH CREEK 6.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUCKHORN GAP 6.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MOUSE BRANCH LOOP 6.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
YELLOW MOUNTAIN 6.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUCK SPRINGS 6.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
POWERLINE ROAD 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
ANST - TUSQUITEE RD 5.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG INDIAN LOOP 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
FOOTHILLS 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHATTOOGA RIVER 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREEN MOUNTAIN 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LITTLE EAST FORK 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BARTRAM NRT - CHEOAH RD 4.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PARK CREEK 4.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DARNELL CREEK HORSE TRAIL 4.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
JUNALUSKA GAP 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FARLOW GAP 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
HURRICANE CREEK LOOP 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
ART LOEB NRT 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHATTOOGA HIKING TRAIL 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BARNETT BRANCH 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SHINING CREEK 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WINDING STAIRS TRAIL 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
KIMSEY CREEK 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 — —
MAC'S GAP 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
BEAR CREEK 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PARK RIDGE 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG EAST FORK 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUCKEYE RIDGE HORSE 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
AVERY CREEK 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
NORTH SLOPE LOOP 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
WESSER CREEK 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREASY COVE 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOOKING GLASS ROCK 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG INDIAN LOOP 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
RABUN BALD 2.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BENNETT GAP 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
BUCKEYE GAP 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLUFF MOUNTAIN LOOP 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DARNELL CREEK HORSE TRAIL LOOP 2.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HAYWOOD GAP 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOWER TRAIL RIDGE 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUTTER GAP 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
PINK BEDS LOOP 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LONG BRANCH 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
GLADE TRAIL 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL 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
BIG BEND 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEEP GAP BRANCH 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PINK BEDS LOOP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 —
BUCK KNOB 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLACKWELL GAP LOOP 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
CHERRY CREEK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
THOMPSON CREEK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
IVESTOR GAP 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
EAST FORK TRAIL 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
APPLETREE 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
3 FORKS 2.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
3 FORKS 2.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COLD SPRINGS HORSE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
3 FORKS 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOCUST GAP 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
YELLOW PATCH 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SHUTIN CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRAVEYARD RIDGE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MOUSE BRANCH OVERLOOK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHERRY RIDGE HORSE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BEAR PEN GAP 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLACK ROCK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BIG CREEK 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
STONY KNOB 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LONG BRANCH 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN NRT 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WALNUT MOUNTAIN TRAIL 1.9 — — —
STONE MOUNTAIN TRAIL 1.9 — — —
WINDY GAP LOOP 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
TURKEY KNOB 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
JOHN ROCK 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLIFFTOP VISTA 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HOLCOMB CREEK TRAIL 1.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
THOMAS BRANCH 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
CHINQUAPIN 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COON TREE LOOP CONNECTOR 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLY GAP 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
RATTLESNAKE KNOB 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BLACKWELL GAP LOOP 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
IVESTOR GAP 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BUCKWHEAT KNOB 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
CANEY BOTTOM 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
TIMBER RIDGE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOWER TRAIL RIDGE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DEVILS ELBOW 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
NORTH ROAD 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
COLD MOUNTAIN 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SAWMILL BOTTOMS 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEEP GAP 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HIDDEN FALLS 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CASE CAMP RIDGE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
LAUREL BRANCH 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HEMLOCK RIDGE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLE SAM 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUNSET CONNECTOR 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG GREEN 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DAVIDSON RIVER 1.3 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes — —
LITTLE INDIAN 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREAT WALL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
EXERCISE TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RANGER FALLS LOOP 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PERRY COVE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRAVEYARD RIDGE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOREST DISCOVERY 1.2 ASPHALT Yes — —
NORTON MILL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRACKEN MOUNTAIN TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
COON TREE LOOP 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MOUNT PISGAH 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NANTAHALA RIVER BIKE TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
SPRING CREEK NATURE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PRESSLEY COVE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAINBOW FALLS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WILLIS KNOB RIVER ACCES 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
SILER BALD SHELTER 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLAWHAMMER COVE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WILLIS KNOB CAMP 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HICKORY BRANCH 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DIAMOND VALLEY 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BETTY PLACE TRAIL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEECH GAP 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GRAVEYARD FIELDS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WALTON BOG INTERPRETIVE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LITTLE GREEN 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREENLAND CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SLICK ROCK FALLS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOREST FESTIVAL 1.0 ASPHALT Yes — —
RUFUS MORGAN 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RIDING FORD 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WARWOMAN DELL NATURE TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL 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 —
FOOTHILLS/CHATTOOGA CONNECTOR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
UPPER FALLS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MAX PATCH SHORT LOOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WILDERNESS FALLS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUNSET RIDGE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST FORK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CAT GAP LOOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
BLACK MOUNTAIN 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COLEMAN RIVER 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG SCALEY 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TIMBER RIDGE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SCALY MOUNTAIN 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLUB GAP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
BILTMORE CAMPUS NRT 0.8 ASPHALT Yes — —
CHATTOOGA LOOP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLIFFSIDE LOOP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 — —
PICKENS NOSE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GLEN FALLS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SAM KNOB SUMMIT 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HOMESITE ROAD 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CAT GAP BYPASS 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 — —
HORSE CAMP LOOP TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
BEARPEN GAP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLANTON BRANCH 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ANDY COVE NATURE NRT 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLIFFTOP NATURE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GLEN FALLS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RANGER FALLS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
INDIAN RIDGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WASLICK POPLAR 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HURRAH RIDGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TSALI RIGHT LOOP 2ND CONNECTOR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CARLTON'S WAY 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OVERLOOK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CAMP SHORTCUT 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
PINNACLE 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUNWALL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PARKER KNOB CONNECTOR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG LAUREL FALLS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TWIN FALLS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SENIARD RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SECRET FALLS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WOLF CREEK GORGE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
KING CREEK TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COURTHOUSE GAP 0.4 NAT - 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 — —
BURRELLS FORD CAMPGROUND 0.4 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRIDGES CAMP GAP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHINQUAPIN CONNECTOR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JONES KNOB 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG ISLAND FORD 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
UPPER WAYEHUTTA CREEK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
POTTS MEMORIAL 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COURTHOUSE FALLS 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WHITEWATER FALLS 0.3 ASPHALT Yes — —
DEEP GAP 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
IVESTOR GAP 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VAN HOOK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SKITTY CREEK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAIL LINE WAY 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PARK CR RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROBINSON 0.3 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes — —
TSALI RIGHT LOOP 1ST CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
ALBERT MOUNTAIN 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAUREL MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
EARLS FORD PORTAGE 0.3 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — —
NATURE WALK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STARENS BRANCH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
UPPER WAYEHUTTA CREEK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SILER BALD VISTA 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CEMETERY LOOP 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
PILOT ROCK EXTENSION 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WINDY GAP OVERLOOK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LOCUST GAP CONNECTOR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MTS ACCESS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BETTY CREEK GAP 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRANITE CITY 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SHINING CREEK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
3 FORKS SPUR A 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WILSON LICK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
3 FORKS SPUR B 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LONG MTN. TOWER 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TSALI LEFT LOOP CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
KIMSEY CREEK CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SPENCER'S OVERLOOK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DRY FALLS 0.1 ASPHALT Yes — —
BIG EAST FORK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DEW FALLS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MOSS MILL CREEK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WOLF CREEK 0.1 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL — — —
SPOONAUGER TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SILVER RUN FALLS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAUREL MOUNTAIN 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUNSET RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DANIEL RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
MOONEY FALLS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MST - PISGAH RD 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRIMSHAWES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOOTHILLS/CHATTOOGA CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HAYWOOD GAP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SECOND FALLS OVERLOOK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SLICKROCK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BECKY BRANCH FALLS 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
IVESTOR GAP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
PADGET POPLAR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MOONEY FALLS SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREAT WALL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RUFUS MORGAN SPUR 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
IVESTOR GAP 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRIDGES CAMP GAP 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —

Museums in Sylva

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION564 TSALI BLVD8284972111$1,988,204
MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIANGENERAL MUSEUM589 TSALI BLVD HIGHWAY 441 N8284973481$1,565,221
MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8285249758$119,665
MUSEUM OF NORTH CAROLINA HANDICRAFTSART MUSEUM49 SHELTON STREET8284521551$30,298
SHELTON HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION49 SHELTON STREET8284521551$30,298
APPALACHIAN WOMENS MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM$22,185
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HAYWOOD CTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8285641044$8,221
BALSAM MOUNTAINARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER81 PRESERVE ROAD8286311062
COGGINS & COGGINSGENERAL MUSEUM8284974525
FINE ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM8282273591
FOLK HERITAGE ASSOCIAION OF MACON COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM
SCOTTISH TARTANS MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM86 EAST MAIN ST8285247472
SWAIN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION101 MITCHELL STREET8284882932
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WHEELS THROUGH TIME MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM8289266266

Libraries in Sylva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FONTANA REGIONAL LIBRARY33 FRYEMONT ST0.0445,316
HAYWOOD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY678 S HAYWOOD ST0.0275,878

Farmers Markets in Sylva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cherokee Farmer's Tailgate MarketAcquoni Road
Franklin Farmers MarketPalmer St.01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Haywood's Historic Farmers Market250 Pigeon Street05/02/2015 to 11/28/2015Wed: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Jackson County Farmers Market - Outdoor Market110 Railroad Avenue04/07/2018 to 10/01/2018Wed: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Jackson County Winter Farmers Market23 Central Street11/03/2018 to 03/30/2019Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Maggie Valley Farmers Tailgate Market2701 Soco Road
Swain County Farmers MarketIsland Street05/01/2015 to 10/30/2015Tue: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM;Fri: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
The 'Whee MarketNorth Country Club Drive04/03/2018 to 10/30/2018Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Visit
Waynesville Tailgate Market171 Legion Dr.

Hotels in Sylva

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Economy Inn
Hotel Sylva
Quality Inn

Restaurants in Sylva

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Nick's BBQ
Breadheads’ Tiki Shak
Colima
Dalaya Thai
Ferrara Pizza and Pasta
Foragers Canteen
ILDA
Lucy in the Rye
Lulu's On Main
Mad Batter Food & Film
Martha's Place 553
Meatballs Pizzeria
O'Malley's
Peking Gourmet II
Pho and Grill
South of Philly
Waffle House

Cafes in Sylva

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Lights Cafe
Soul Infusion Tea house & Bistro
The Coffee Shop

Cinemas in Sylva

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quin Theater

Monuments in Sylva

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charters of Freedom Monument

Dentists in Sylva

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mountain View Dentistry

Veterinaries in Sylva

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cope Creek Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Sylva

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enmarket
Shell
Valero

Banks in Sylva

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Entegra Bank
First Citizens Bank
Jackson Savings Bank
Wells Fargo

Gyms in Sylva

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fusion Fitness

Breweries in Sylva

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bearwaters BreweryBrewery and Pub130 Frazier St8285938679Visit
Boojum Brewery TaproomGastropub, Brewery, Gastropub and Brewery50 Main St8282460350Visit
Boojum Brewing CoBrewers357 Dayton Dr8289440888
Frog LevelBrewery, Bar56 Commerce St8284545664Visit
Innovation BrewingBrewery414 W Main St8285869678
Lazy Hiker Brewing CompanyBrewery Tours, Breweries, Food & Drink, Tours188 W Main St8283492337
Nantahala Brewing CompanyPerforming Arts Venue, Brewery61 Depot St8284882337Visit
The Sneak E Squirrel, Sneake SquirrelFood & Drink, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Breweries1315 W Main St8285866440

Nursing Homes in Sylva

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
SKYLAND CARE CENTER
193 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY
 For profit - Corporation 94 69 4/5 — 3/5 3/5 8285868935
BLUE RIDGE ON THE MOUNTAIN
417 CLOVERDALE ROAD
 For profit - Corporation 106 68 1/5 — 1/5 1/5 8286311600

Pharmacies in Sylva

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 7546 36 NC HIGHWAY 107 828-586-3558
EASTGATE PHARMACY 93 EASTGATE DRIVE 828-586-4605
KEL-SAVE DISCOUNT DRUGS 38 EAST MAIN STREET 828-586-2213
RITE AID - 11560 36 SUNRISE PARK 828-586-8961
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2440 210 WALMART PLAZA 828-586-0626

EV Charging Stations in Sylva

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Town of Sylva - Bridge Park76 Railroad AveNon-Networked4J1772public

Fire Stations in Sylva

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Balsam - Willets - Ochre Hill Volunteer Fire Department36 Mount Pleasant Church DRVolunteer828-586-3756
Savannah Volunteer Fire Department18 Ralph Tatham RDVolunteer828-586-2900
Sylva Fire Department24 Municipal DRVolunteer828-586-2719

Bridges in Sylva

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous19762727,500G
CulvertConcrete continuous19422226,500F
CulvertConcrete continuous19572625,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous201631321,500G
Arch (Deck)Concrete19395518,000F
Tee BeamConcrete19337516,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197333113,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197333113,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197310512,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197312310,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197315110,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197316010,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197317610,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197313310,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197315810,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197313410,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19732206,000F
Tee BeamConcrete19421435,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19731185,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19681054,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1968904,900F
Tee BeamConcrete1921313,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19741213,100F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete20111202,000G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20001231,100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197726600F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196326580F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196132580F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198344580F
SlabPrestressed concrete201353540G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196326540P
Tee BeamConcrete192652500P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1976110450F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196741450P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196031450G
Tee BeamConcrete192136400G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196146330P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195941280F
SlabPrestressed concrete197191280P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197425250F
CulvertConcrete continuous197621220F
SlabPrestressed concrete199396200G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196485200P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel2014142200G
SlabPrestressed concrete201738100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196376100F
CulvertSteel196021100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20234180F
CulvertConcrete continuous19762120G
Girder/FloorbeamSteel19613220P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19613615F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1950405P

Correctional Facilities in Sylva

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
JACKSON COUNTY JAIL399 GRINDSTAFF COVE ROADCOUNTY6972OPEN

Airports Near Sylva

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asheville Regional AirportAVLMedium Airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Arrendale Forest Strip—Small Airport
Barker Private STOL Airport—Small Airport
Big Creek Flying Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Big Sandy Landing—Small Airport
Brevard Airport—Small Airport
Cane Creek Airport—Small Airport
Davis Field—Small Airport
Dumplin Field—Small Airport
Eagle Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Flying Changes Farm Ultralight Flightpark—Small Airport
Friendship Field—Small Airport
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge AirportGKTSmall Airport
Hawks Nest Farm Airport—Small Airport
Heaven's Landing Airport—Small Airport
Jackson County Airport—Small Airport
King Field—Small Airport
King Sky Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport—Small Airport
Lagniappe STOL Field—Small Airport
Macon County Airport—Small Airport
Oconee County Regional AirportCEUSmall Airport
Oolenoy Valley Airport—Small Airport
Pickens County AirportLQKSmall Airport
Reagans Roost Ultralightport—Small Airport
Seymour Air Park—Small Airport
Sky Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Skyline Peak Airport—Small Airport
Sossamon Field (Unused)—Small Airport
Transylvania Community Airport—Small Airport
Tusquittee Landing Airport—Small Airport
Williamsport Airpark—Small Airport
Wingman Aerodrome—Small Airport

Police Stations in Sylva

8 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Bryson City Police
Cherokee Police Department137 Seven Clans Lane
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Maggie Valley Police Department61 Summit Drive
Swain County Sheriff's Office95 Brendle Street
Sylva Police Department
University Police Department
Waynesville Police Department9 South Main Street

Grocery Stores in Sylva

10 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Catamount Pump & GoConvenience Store21 Steeple Rd
Dollar General 23836Other4061 Skyland Dr
Dollar Tree 556Other675 E Main St
El MercaditoConvenience Store104 W Main St
Flowers Bakery Outlet 725Convenience Store60 W Main St
FOOD LION 1175Supermarket73 Asheville Hwy
Jackson County Farmers MarketFarmers and Markets110 Railroad Ave
Nouria 716 East Main Street 835Convenience Store716 E Main St
SAV MOR 850Supermarket74 Sylva Plz
Walgreens 19160Other36 Sunrise Park

Post Offices in Sylva

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jackson Plaza Post Office271

Treatment Centers in Sylva

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Euphoria Enterprises Inc - DBA Pisgah Recovery ServicesSubstance Abuse828-246-9828
Hazelwood Healthcare PLLCSubstance Abuse828-595-9000

DOL Wage Violations in Sylva

11 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $50,333 in back wages owed to 83 employees.

11
Violations
$50,333
Back Wages Owed
83
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
The Hermitage — ALG Senior 28779 — 1 $13,086 $770 17
ANDY SHAW FORD, INC. — — 28779 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance 1 $10,313 $1,289 8
Comfort Inn — Choice Hotels 28779 — 2 $8,148 $905 9
Plaza Pawn — — 28779 — 1 $7,746 $861 9
153041 - JACKSON COUNTY - SHERIFF'S OFFICE [OSHA] — — 28779 Police Protection 1 $3,359 $3,359 1
Lulu's on Main — — 28779 — 1 $3,052 $305 10
Kid'z Playhouse — — 28779 — 1 $1,646 $183 9
Village Electronics/Total Data Systems — — 28779 — 1 $1,279 $639 2
Allison Outdoor Advertising — — 28779 — 1 $782 $130 6
BH Graning Company — — 28779 — 2 $549 $78 7
Pam's Child Development Center — — 28779 — 1 $372 $74 5

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sylva

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CATHOLIC DAUGHTES OF THE AMERICAS22 BARTLETT ST
CUTTING EDGE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES35 2ND AVE
DESTINY CHURCH WNC INC91 W MAIN ST
FIVE STONE MINISTRIES577 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD
GENERATION CHURCH AT SYLVA INC255 HENSLEY CIR
GUIDING SHEEP MINISTRIES INC6625 SKYLAND DR
LITTLE SAVANNAH BAPTIST CHURCH2390 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD
MISSION COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE501 N RIVER RD
REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHPO BOX 2014
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH749 HIGHWAY 107
SYLVA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION INCPO BOX 296
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF SYLVA INC278 VICTORY CHURCH RD
WESTERN CAROLINA ISLAMIC CENTER286 SUNSHINE ACRES

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylva

What is the population of Sylva?

Sylva has a population of 2,600 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 820 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

Is Sylva expensive to live in?

Sylva 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 $41,926, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $195,500 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sylva safe?

Sylva is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,434 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sylva receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sylva?

Sylva 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 54.2 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Sylva?

The job market in Sylva faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $933. There are 1,271 business establishments in the area, including 132 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 2.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sylva?

The median home value in Sylva is $195,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,379. For renters, the median monthly rent is $768. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 40.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,687.

How are the schools in Sylva?

Schools in Sylva score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 34.4% of adults in Sylva hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. 14.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Sylva?

The obesity rate in Sylva is 37.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.3% of adults are smokers. 25.9% are physically inactive. 27.3% of residents report depression. 12.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 98.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,400.

What is transportation like in Sylva?

The average commute in Sylva is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sylva?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sylva is 74.1% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 9% Hispanic or Latino. 94.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.9% speak Spanish. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 14.3% of residents have a disability. 72.7% have health insurance coverage.

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