Valle Crucis, NC
North Carolina · Watauga County
Valle Crucis is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 243.
Data updated April 2026
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How Valle Crucis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Valle Crucis a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Valle Crucis receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Valle Crucis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Safety & Crime
Valle Crucis is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,690 per 100,000, 37% above the national average.
Education
Valle Crucis is a highly educated community / 72.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Valle Crucis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches, including 66.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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Race & Ethnicity
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Valle Crucis vs U.S. Average
Income: Valle Crucis vs U.S.
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Income
| Per Capita Income | $53,409 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $924 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,568 |
| Gini Index | 0.509 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,018 |
| County GDP | $3,193M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Healthcare | 167 |
| Retail | 304 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,223 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 94.30 (100=avg) |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 66.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 33.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Zillow ZHVI | $544,786 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 45.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.6% |
| Housing Units | 177 |
| Median Year Built | 1994 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,223 |
| 21% above US avg |
Health Metrics: Valle Crucis vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 12.6% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Short Sleep | 30.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Uninsured | 8.5% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,261 |
| Dentists | 1:1,312 |
| Mental Health | 1:191 |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Dental Visits | 66.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,649/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 167 |
Crime Rates: Valle Crucis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 92.8/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 2,690.2/100K |
| 37% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,189 ft (972 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2156°N, 81.7966°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Watauga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Valle Crucis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (3.4").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 6 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 72.9% |
| 116% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 48.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.77 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| County | Watauga County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 79.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 238.6 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 52.6 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 167 |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Retail Stores | 304 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 66.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 33.5% |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $781 |
| Toddler | $649 |
| Preschool | $699 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $686 |
| Toddler | $536 |
| Preschool | $671 |
Top Industries in Watauga County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food Services | 4,300 | 205 | $22,204 | 1.88 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 3,864 | 176 | $65,945 | 1.07 |
| Retail Trade | 3,504 | 292 | $30,974 | 1.40 |
| Construction | 1,082 | 257 | $52,752 | 0.82 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 922 | 44 | $28,408 | 2.18 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 911 | 129 | $42,360 | 0.62 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 908 | 246 | $83,111 | 0.52 |
| Real Estate | 764 | 168 | $46,492 | 1.96 |
| Other Services | 675 | 156 | $37,712 | 0.89 |
| Wholesale Trade | 517 | 62 | $62,298 | 0.52 |
| Manufacturing | 482 | 50 | $35,363 | 0.23 |
| Management of Companies | 311 | 8 | $76,417 | 0.73 |
| Finance & Insurance | 296 | 58 | $82,578 | 0.29 |
| Educational Services | 173 | 27 | $33,060 | 0.33 |
| Information & Technology | 157 | 36 | $75,349 | 0.33 |
Schools in Valle Crucis
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Crucis Elementary | Elementary | 342 | 30 | 11.4:1 |
Radio Stations near Valle Crucis
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNCW | — | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Valle Crucis
19 campgrounds found near Valle Crucis.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns River Road Backcountry Camping | 5.0/5 | 2 | $15 |
| BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS | 4.9/5 | 1 | $50 |
| BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | 4.6/5 | 11 | $10–$20 |
| BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND | 4.6/5 | 6 | $125 |
| GRINDSTONE | 4.6/5 | — | $24–$36 |
| WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA | 4.6/5 | 2 | $30 |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND | 4.5/5 | 37 | $28–$56 |
| DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND | 4.5/5 | 14 | $10–$20 |
| FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | 4.5/5 | 3 | $5 |
| Jacobs Creek Campground (TN) | 4.5/5 | 27 | $12 |
| CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND | 4.4/5 | 42 | $12 |
| LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND | 4.4/5 | 66 | $10 |
| BEARTREE | 4.3/5 | 38 | Free |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 4.3/5 | 39 | $28–$70 |
| Julian Price Campground | 4.3/5 | 192 | $30 |
| Linville Falls Campground | 4.3/5 | 64 | $30–$45 |
| Mortimer Campground | 4.3/5 | 17 | $20–$30 |
| OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP | 4.0/5 | 1 | $50 |
| THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS | 3.5/5 | 2 | $30 |
National Parks Near Valle Crucis
39 national parks and monuments found near Valle Crucis.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Paw State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Beech Creek State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | Parkway | Free |
| Bobs Creek State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Chimney Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Davy Crockett Birthplace | State Park | Free |
| Elk Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Elk Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fonta Flora State Trail | State Park | Free |
| Grandfather Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Grayson Highlands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hungry Mother State Park | State Park | Free |
| John And Landon Carter House State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake James State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake James State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Norman State Park | State Park | Free |
| Linville River State Natural and Scenic River | State Park | Free |
| Mount Jefferson State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | State Park | Free |
| NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land | State Park | Free |
| New River State Park | State Park | Free |
| New River Trail State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pineola State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Pisgah View State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shot Tower Historic State Park | State Park | Free |
| South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River | State Park | Free |
| South Mountains State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southwest Virginia Museum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stone Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sugar Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Sycamore Shoals | State Park | Free |
| Warriors Path | State Park | Free |
| Wilderness Gateway State Trail | State Park | Free |
| Yellow Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Valle Crucis
308+ trails found near Valle Crucis.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MST - GRANDFATHER RD | 71.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MST - APPALACHIAN RD | 35.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 17.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BUNCOMBE HORSE | 16.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| IRON MOUNTAIN | 16.4 | — | — | — | |
| FLATWOODS HORSE TRAIL | 13.8 | — | — | — | |
| LINVILLE GORGE | 12.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WILSON RIDGE | 12.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN CREST | 11.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 8.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LOST COVE LOOP | 8.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HOLSTON MOUNTAIN TRAIL | 7.5 | — | — | — | |
| SHORTOFF | 7.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WOODS MOUNTAIN | 7.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WILSON CREEK | 6.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| STEELES CREEK | 6.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 6.2 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YANCEY RIDGE | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| HARPER CREEK | 6.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LAUREL FORK TRAIL | 5.8 | — | — | — | |
| HOLSTON MOUNTAIN WEST | 5.8 | — | — | — | |
| ROGERS RIDGE TRAIL | 5.8 | — | — | — | |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 2 | 5.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MT MITCHELL | 5.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LEWIS FORK | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD 84 | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 1A | 4.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 9 | 4.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PINE RIDGE | 4.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| NORTH HARPER CREEK | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| STAMPING GROUND HORSE TRAIL | 4.3 | — | — | — | |
| POND MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS TRAIL | 4.3 | — | — | — | |
| LITTLE POND MOUNTAIN | 4.3 | — | — | — | |
| GREENTOWN | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| ROCK JOCK | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLBERT RIDGE | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NHT GFR | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TAYLORS VALLEY | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| HARRIS CREEK HORSE | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 1 | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SCHOOLHOUSE RIDGE | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LIMESTONE COVE TRAIL | 3.2 | — | — | — | |
| HACK LINE TRAIL | 3.2 | — | — | — | |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MACKEY MOUNTAIN | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ESTES MILL | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| RAIDER CAMP | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| OLD DUG RD | 3.1 | — | — | — | |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HIGHTREE ROCK | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CREST | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GREENTOWN SHORTCUT | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GREEN KNOB | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WOODS MOUNTAIN | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 2.8 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YELLOW BUCK | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HOLLY SPRINGS | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SUGAR COVE | 2.6 | CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 1B | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEARTREE GAP | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| LACY TRAP TRAIL | 2.5 | — | — | — | |
| SOUTH RIVER LOOP | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SAWMILL | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JOSIAH HIKING TRAIL | 2.4 | — | — | — | |
| WOODY RIDGE | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WOODRUFF RIDGE | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GENTRY CREEK FALLS | 2.3 | — | — | — | |
| OLD HOMESTEAD TRAIL | 2.3 | — | — | — | |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 3 | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| KABEL | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JONAS RIDGE | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BEARPEN | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| STRAIGHT MOUNTAIN | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 7 | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MORRELL TRAIL | 2.1 | — | — | — | |
| BARTEE BRANCH | 2.1 | — | — | — | |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 10 | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BRUSHY RIDGE | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| PERSIMMON RIDGE | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FAIRWOOD VALLEY | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CABIN RIDGE | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BACKBONE ROCK | 2.0 | — | — | — | |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BIG WILSON CREEK | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.8 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SAUNDERS | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| PINE RIDGE CONNECTOR | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HELTON CREEK | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RUSH | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BIG LOST COVE CLIFFS | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ELK GARDEN | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIGHTREE ROCK | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH RIVER LOOP | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.7 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SHORT SPUR | 1.7 | — | — | — | |
| LITTLE OAK | 1.6 | — | — | — | |
| WRIGHT HOLLOW | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GEM | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| THIRD PEAK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SUGAR MAPLE | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FIRST PEAK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.5 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JACKIE STREET | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| UPPER CREEK FALLS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 5 | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TIMBER RIDGE | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 1 | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.5 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SPENCE RIDGE | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CONLEY COVE | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BUZZARD DEN | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PHILLIPS BRANCH | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CLIFFSIDE | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WRIGHT HOLLOW | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RHODODENDRON GAP | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEVILS HOLE | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FLINT MILL | 1.3 | — | — | — | |
| WILSON CREEK SPUR | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FEATHERCAMP | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HELTON CREEK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LITTLE LOST COVE CLIFFS | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BILL CRUMP | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BABEL TOWER | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HIGGANS BALD | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| STRAIGHT BRANCH | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 4 | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| NORTH HARPER CREEK FALLS | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BUSHWACKER | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| CLOUDLAND | 1.2 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COON DEN FALLS | 1.2 | — | — | — | |
| TABLE ROCK GAP | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LITTLE TABLE ROCK | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| PINCH-IN | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LITTLE OAK MOUNTAIN TRAIL | 1.1 | — | — | — | |
| JACKIE STREET | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH HARPER SHORTCUT | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LITTLE WILSON CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HAWKSBILL | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BYNUM BLUFF | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SHAW GAP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BEARPEN | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WOODLAWN FITNESS | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HEMLOCK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SKULLS GAP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FEATHERCAMP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CHINA CREEK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WHITE ROCKS | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TENNESSEE | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HAMPTON-BLUELINE TRAIL | 0.9 | — | — | — | |
| FIRST PEAK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROWLANDS CREEK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL | 0.9 | — | — | — | |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 8 | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FURNACE BRANCH | 0.8 | — | — | — | |
| HUNT FISH FALLS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEARTREE LAKE | 0.8 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| JERRYS CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BEARTREE GAP | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 6 | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NHT APP | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| JOSIAH HORSE TRAIL | 0.7 | — | — | — | |
| TABLE ROCK SUMMIT | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SPRINGS | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CARDENS BLUFF HIKING TRAIL | 0.7 | — | — | — | |
| BEECH GROVE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WILBURN RIDGE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ROWLANDS CREEK | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SCALES | 0.7 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR A | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DEVILS DEN NATURE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WHISPERING WATERS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BRIAR BOTTOM BIKE | 0.6 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| SUGAR MAPLE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WILSON CREEK | 0.6 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GRASSY RIDGE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FIRST PEAK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CREST | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CHINA CREEK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FEATHERCAMP RIDGE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| LUM | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS SPUR | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| THUNDERHOLE FALLS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WHITETOP LAUREL FISHING | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BAD FORK | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DARKSIDE CLIFFS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CHINA CREEK | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FLATTOP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CREST | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LUM | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS TIE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 0.4 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JACOBS TRAIL | 0.4 | — | — | — | |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WATAUGA POINT HIKING TRAIL | 0.4 | — | — | — | |
| HURRICANE MOUNTAIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TOMS CREEK FALLS | 0.4 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LEWIS FORK SPUR | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BIG TOM GAP | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CABIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LITTLE LAUREL | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BUCKEYE | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT | 0.3 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| HIGH WATER ALTERNATE TRAIL | 0.3 | — | — | — | |
| SCALES | 0.3 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JACKIE STREET SPUR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BACKBONE FALLS TRAIL | 0.3 | — | — | — | |
| HIGHTREE ROCK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LITTLE WILSON CREEK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| YANCY | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| COMERS CREEK FALLS | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| STRAIGHT BRANCH | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BEECH GROVE | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| STEELES CREEK CONNECTOR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT LOOP B | 0.2 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| SAUNDERS SHELTER SOUTH | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CHINA CREEK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LIVERY | 0.2 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WISEMANS VIEW | 0.2 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| SUGAR MAPLE | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SCALES | 0.2 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| THORPES CREEK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SAWMILL | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BUZZARD DEN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BILL VINES | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| LINVILLE FALLS | 0.2 | CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT LOOP A | 0.2 | CONCRETE | Yes | — | — |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PINE MOUNTAIN CABIN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TAYLORS VALLEY SPUR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DEEP GAP SPRING | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SETROCK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SAUNDERS | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LEWIS FORK TIE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SCALES | 0.1 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LITTLE WILSON CREEK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SAUNDERS SPRING | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| THOMAS KNOB SPRING | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| OLD ORCHARD SPRING | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DEVILS CELLAR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| THIRD PEAK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LOVERS LEAP | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOUTH TOE FISHING ACCESS | 0.1 | ASPHALT | Yes | Yes | — |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROARING FORK FALLS | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WRIGHT HOLLOW | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| THIRD PEAK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WISEMANS VIEW LOOP | 0.0 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
Museums in Valle Crucis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOWING ROCK ART & HISTORY MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 159 CHESTNUT STREET | 8282959099 | $1,127,744 |
| BLOWING ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $29,616 | ||
| APPALACHIAN CULTURAL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 400 UNIVERSITY HALL DRIVE | 7042623117 | |
| APPALACHIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| ARBORCREST GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 8282654873 | ||
| AVERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8287337111 | ||
| BEECH MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| BUTLER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 4237683880 | ||
| BUTLER WATAUGA VALLEY HERITAGE ASSOCIATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 4237683880 | ||
| CATHERINE J. SMITH GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 8282627338 | ||
| CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 8282630011 | ||
| COLLETTS VILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CROSSNORE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| DANIEL BOONE NATIVE GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 651 HORN IN THE WEST DRIVE | ||
| F. KENNETH AND MARJORIE J. MCKINNEY GEOLOGY TEACHING MUSEUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8282627609 | ||
| GREATER BANNER ELK HERITAGE FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7990 HICKORY NUT GAP RD | 8288983634 | |
| HICKORY RIDGE HOMESTEAD MUSEM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8282642120 | ||
| HISTORIC BANNER ELK SCHOOL | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| LOOKING GLASS GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 8282622000 | ||
| TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS | ART MUSEUM | 8282623017 | ||
| WATAUGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 3453 | 8282644275 | |
| WATAUGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 119 GARLAND CEMETERY RD | 4234746246 |
Farmers Markets in Valle Crucis
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery County Farmers Market | Newland Elementary School Parking Lot Highway 18 | ||||
| Blowing Rock Fresh Market | Located between Memorial Park and the American Legion on Wallingford Street | Visit | |||
| High Country Farmers Market | 178 King St | Visit | |||
| Mountain City Farmers Market | 1273 S. Shady Street | ||||
| Shull's Farmer and Gardener Co-op | 4249 Roan Creek Road | Visit | |||
| The Garden Barn Farmers Market | South Shady Street | ||||
| Valle Crucis Farmers Market at Mast General | Behind the Mast General Store | ||||
| Watauga County Farmers' Market | 591 Horn In the West Drive | 05/03/2014 to 11/29/2014 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
Hotels in Valle Crucis
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Valle Crucis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blowing Rock Brewery | Bars & Clubs, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Breweries | 152 Sunset Dr | 18284149600 | |
| Blowing Rock Brewing Co. | Brewery | 129 Greenway Ct | 8284149600 | Visit |
| Blowing Rock Inn | Brewery, Beer Garden, Motel, Brewery, and Beer Garden, Motel | 157 Hill St | 8282957921 | |
| Lost Province Brewing Company | Brewery and Pizza Place Downtown Boone | 130 N Depot St | 8282653506 | Visit |
Cell Towers in Valle Crucis
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 6101 Sink Valley Rd (123206) | LTOWER | 95 |
| 1.7 km @ 157 deg. from Happy Valley | TOWER | 86 |
| 1.7 km @ 157 deg. from Happy Valley | TOWER | 86 |
| 2700 Bill Tuttle Road (66406) | LTOWER | 74 |
| (Beech Mtn) 2069 Balm Hwy | LTOWER | 47 |
| (Beech Mtn) 2069 Balm Hwy | LTOWER | 47 |
| 4720 SAINT MARKS ROAD (66398) | MTOWER | 36 |
Bridges in Valle Crucis
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1940 | 29 | 15,000 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1950 | 27 | 4,300 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1982 | 81 | 3,100 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1968 | 31 | 2,000 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1978 | 281 | 2,000 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2018 | 58 | 2,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1997 | 62 | 1,900 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1995 | 54 | 800 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2011 | 23 | 800 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2011 | 25 | 800 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1995 | 27 | 600 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2011 | 25 | 600 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1992 | 24 | 570 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1988 | 42 | 570 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 31 | 550 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1979 | 46 | 500 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 76 | 440 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1980 | 40 | 430 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2004 | 47 | 430 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2019 | 27 | 430 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1984 | 225 | 320 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1998 | 21 | 270 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1963 | 27 | 250 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2007 | 155 | 190 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2016 | 25 | 130 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1960 | 23 | 70 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1988 | 32 | 60 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2015 | 26 | 40 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1965 | 36 | 40 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2014 | 121 | 30 | F |
Airports Near Valle Crucis
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Regional Airport | HKY | Medium Airport |
| Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | TRI | Medium Airport |
| Alexander County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ashe County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Avery County Morrison Field | — | Small Airport |
| Boone Inc Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catron Field | — | Small Airport |
| Center Field | — | Small Airport |
| Clyde Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crumley Field | — | Small Airport |
| Duncan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Elizabethton Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Elk River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Sky Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Bj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying W Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Foothills Regional Airport | MRN | Small Airport |
| Friendship Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gryder-Teague Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Indian Springs Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jeffords Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Johnson City Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Johnson County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laneys Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lanni Field | — | Small Airport |
| Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Little Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxwell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain Air Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain Empire Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mouse and Snake Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patton Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rebel Air Field | — | Small Airport |
| Shiflet Field | — | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Six Oaks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyland Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyline Peak Airport | — | Small Airport |
| South Fork Field | — | Small Airport |
| Southern Skies Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Southfork Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stieger Field | — | Small Airport |
| Strawberry Ridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Taylorsville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Virginia Highlands Airport | VJI | Small Airport |
| White Oak Stand Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wilkes County Airport | IKB | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Valle Crucis
7 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University Police / Traffic & Parking Department | 461 Rivers Street | |
| Banner Elk Police Department | ||
| Beech Mountain Police Department | 403 Beech Mountain Parkway | |
| Burke Cty Sheriff Station | ||
| Town of Blowing Rock Police Department | ||
| Town of Boone Police Department & Town Council Chambers | 1500 Blowing Rock Road | |
| Watauga County Sheriff's Office | 184 Hodges Gap Road |
Grocery Stores in Valle Crucis
1 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| DOLLAR GENERAL 14418 | Other | 4546 US Highway 421 N |
Treatment Centers in Valle Crucis
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Daymark Recovery Services | Both | 828-733-5889 |
| High Country Community Health | Substance Abuse | 828-737-0221 |
| High Country Community Health | Substance Abuse | 828-262-3886 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital - Senior Life Solutions IOP | Mental Health | 423-727-2235 |
DOL Wage Violations in Valle Crucis
1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,219 in back wages owed to 4 employees.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mast Farm Inn | — | — | 28691 | — | 1 | $1,219 | $305 | 4 |
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What is the population of Valle Crucis?
Valle Crucis has a population of 243 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 36.6% female and 63.4% male.
Is Valle Crucis expensive to live in?
Valle Crucis is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100.
Is Valle Crucis safe?
Valle Crucis is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,690 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Valle Crucis receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Valle Crucis?
Valle Crucis has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches, with 66.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.
How is the job market in Valle Crucis?
The job market in Valle Crucis is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $924. There are 2,018 business establishments in the area, including 180 restaurants and food service locations.
How are the schools in Valle Crucis?
Schools in Valle Crucis score 6.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 72.9% of adults in Valle Crucis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 48.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Valle Crucis?
The obesity rate in Valle Crucis is 34.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 12.6% of adults are smokers. 19.8% are physically inactive. 27.9% of residents report depression. 8.5% lack health insurance. 86.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,261.
What are the demographics of Valle Crucis?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Valle Crucis is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 68.0% of the population are military veterans. 11.7% of residents have a disability. 91.2% have health insurance coverage.
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