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Valle Crucis, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
243 Population 55/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
93 Violent Crime/100K 2,690 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Valle Crucis, NC

At a Glance

Violent Crime
93/100K
76% below
2,690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.9%
116% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Valle Crucis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Valle Crucis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
216%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valle Crucis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Valle Crucis reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,690/100K.

Education

72.9% of adults in Valle Crucis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (116% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valle Crucis has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population243
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$53,409
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$544,786
Housing Units177
Rent Burden45.7%

Crime

F
Violent93/100K
Property2,690/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,649/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain57.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation3,189 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+72.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+48.5%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Valle Crucis was founded in 1842.
The median home in Valle Crucis was built in 1994.
33.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.