Waynesville, NC

North Carolina · Haywood County

Waynesville is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 10,408. Residents earn $50,554 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

10,408 Population 1,160/sq mi density

$50,554 Median Income $34,577 per capita

$254,800 Home Value $348,098 Zillow

$1,105 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

611 Violent Crime/100K 6,751 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$50,554 median income, 1.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$254,800 home value, $1,105/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

611 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $50,554

33% lower than US avg

Home Value $254,800

10% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 611/100K

61% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 31.3%

7% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,105

5% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.5%

7% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.4%

61% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.3%

17% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,408

Median Age47.4 yrs

Density1,160/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans10.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$50,554

Per Capita$34,577

Unemployment1.4%

Poverty10.3%

County GDP$2,601M

Commute19 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$254,800

Rent$1,105

Ownership58.2%

Zillow$348,098

Housing Units5,708

Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

Violent611/100K

Property6,751/100K

Murder39.4/100K

Assault522/100K

Burglary1,409/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%

Uninsured11.1%

Smoking15.7%

Depression28.9%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain50.2 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation2,698 ft (822 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.3%

High School+87.1%

Graduate+12.8%

School Score6.21

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%

Commute19 min

Broadband82.1%

EV Stations11

Libraries4

Is Waynesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waynesville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Waynesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waynesville is $50,554, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waynesville is $254,800, 10% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 611 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,751 per 100,000, 244% above the national average.

Education

31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Waynesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches, including 10.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Waynesville has a population of 10,408 with a density of 1,160 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.1% of residents. 10.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 21.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 85.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,408

Total Population

1,160

People / sq mi

47.4yrs

Median Age

22% above US avg

9.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Waynesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.1%

22% above US avg

Spanish 3.9%

71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waynesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waynesville is $50,554, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,577 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $889, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,983 business establishments, including 182 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Waynesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$50,554
	33% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$34,577
Avg Weekly Wage	$889
IRS Avg AGI	$64,408
Gini Index	0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.4%
	61% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.3%
	17% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,983
County GDP	$2,601M

Business (County)

Restaurants	182
Healthcare	148
Retail	243
Manufacturing	40

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,697
	6% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.7 min
Drive Alone	68.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Waynesville is $254,800, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $348,098, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.3% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,105 (5% 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. 58.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,708 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $3,697. 31.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$254,800
	10% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$348,098
Median List Price	$387,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$387,500
$/Sq Ft	$230
Homes Sold	10
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.3%
Price Drops	23.8%
Inventory	63

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,105
	5% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,664
Rent Burden	31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	58.2%
Owner-Occupied	58.2%
Renter-Occupied	41.8%
Housing Units	5,708
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,697
	6% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.45%

In Waynesville, 34.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 33.4% have high blood pressure. 15.7% are current smokers. 16.9% report binge drinking. 23.7% are physically inactive. 28.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.7% experience frequent mental distress. 11.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,453. The dentist ratio is 1:2,236. 72.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-28)

PM2.5

2.8

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

2.9

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

5.8

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

26.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.6

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

134.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.5%
	7% above US avg
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	33.4%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.9%
Physical Inactivity	23.7%
Depression	28.9%
Mental Distress	18.7%
Physical Distress	13.3%
Short Sleep	33.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	85.2%
Uninsured	11.1%
	29% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,453
Dentists	1:2,236
Mental Health	1:246
Checkup Rate	76.5%
Dental Visits	60.3%
Premature Death	10,920/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	72.4%
Healthcare Facilities	148

Waynesville has a violent crime rate of 611 per 100,000 residents, 61% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 522.4 per 100,000, robbery at 19.7, rape at 29.6. The murder rate is 39.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,751 per 100,000, 244% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,007, burglary at 1,409, vehicle theft at 335 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Waynesville receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	611.1/100K
	61% above US avg
Murder	39.4/100K
	526% above US avg
Rape	29.6/100K
Robbery	19.7/100K
Assault	522.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	6,751.4/100K
	244% above US avg
Burglary	1,409.4/100K
Theft	5,006.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	335.1/100K
Arson	39.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	10
Traffic Accidents	906
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Waynesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,698 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,698 ft (822 m)
Area	9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density	1,160/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4856°N, 82.9993°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Haywood County County
Nearest Airport	Asheville Regional (AVL) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 10.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.81"

Driest Month (Oct) 4.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0486 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.58 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.1 / 100
Community Resilience	52.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

132 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	90 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	140 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	124 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	107 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	136 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	19 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	112 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	94 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	107 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	135 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	16 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	126 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	76 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	127 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	74 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	97 km
Sep 24, 1991	6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	104 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	66 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	120 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	104 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 4	194 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

192 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 318 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	95 km	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	97 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	74 km	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	64 km	6
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	95 km	0
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	99 km	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	95 km	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	72 km	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	86 km	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	65 km	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	83 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	93 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	97 km	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	93 km	0
Jan 7, 1998	EF2	84 km	0
Sep 16, 1996	EF2	98 km	0
Jun 26, 1994	EF2	71 km	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF2	99 km	0
Apr 4, 1989	EF2	91 km	0
Apr 4, 1989	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	73 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	51 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	57 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	77 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	69 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	54 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	85 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	51 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	42 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	75 km
2019	COW CAMP	3,786	97 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	84 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	61 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	65 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	51 km
2010	COW CAMP-A	2,953	97 km
2001	UNNAMED	2,662	94 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	93 km
1998	FOURNEY CREEK	2,579	49 km
2016	HALLS TOP	2,464	45 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	5.7 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	5.5 in
March	42°F (6°C)	6.8 in	Wettest
April	50°F (10°C)	5.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	6.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	5.8 in
July	71°F (22°C)	5.5 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	5.6 in
September	62°F (16°C)	5.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.7 in	Driest
November	44°F (6°C)	5.8 in
December	37°F (3°C)	5.4 in

Waynesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (4.7").

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Waynesville is located in Haywood County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. 12.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 62% of the vote, a 25.1-point margin. 82.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 11 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 148 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 68.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%

D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	10
Traffic Accidents	906
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	31.3%
	7% below US avg
High School+	87.1%
Graduate Degree+	12.8%
School Test Score	6.21

B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	1,160/sq mi
Total Area	9.0 sq mi
County	Haywood County County

Services

Broadband Access	82.1%
Avg Download Speed	123.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	10.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	11
Alt Fuel Stations	14
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	148
Restaurants	182
Retail Stores	243

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.7 min
Drive Alone	68.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.2%

Average costs for common services in Waynesville. 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	$880
Toddler	$584
Preschool	$472
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$774
Toddler	$553
Preschool	$446

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Haywood County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	3,254	245	$35,868	1.86
Accommodation & Food Services	2,701	191	$24,883	1.70
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,390	216	$51,018	0.95
Manufacturing	1,429	47	$55,614	0.99
Construction	1,037	238	$58,967	1.13
Administrative & Waste Services	949	136	$52,815	0.92
Professional & Technical Services	607	231	$68,952	0.50
Other Services	518	175	$38,893	0.98
Finance & Insurance	460	100	$79,257	0.65
Arts & Entertainment	363	23	$39,794	1.23
Wholesale Trade	267	74	$60,106	0.39
Real Estate	220	110	$45,484	0.81
Educational Services	163	18	$33,994	0.45
Information & Technology	130	33	$70,677	0.40
Management of Companies	53	9	$82,304	0.18
Unclassified	1	8	$7,568	0.04

Schools in Waynesville

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Tuscola High	High	917	58	15.8:1
Waynesville Middle	Middle	720	48	15.0:1
Shining Rock Classical Academy (Charter)	Other	604	47	12.9:1
Hazelwood Elementary	Elementary	492	35	14.1:1
Junaluska Elementary	Elementary	447	30	14.9:1
Jonathan Valley Elementary	Elementary	378	23	16.4:1
Bethel Middle	Middle	245	18	13.6:1

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Radio Stations near Waynesville

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
99.9 Kiss Country	country	AAC
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 Waynesville

43 campgrounds found near Waynesville.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Cliffside Lake Shelters	5.0/5	2	$30–$40
COLLINS CREEK PICNIC PAVILION	5.0/5	2	$32
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
NORTH MILLS RIVER	4.7/5	25	$31–$62
Sunburst	4.7/5	9	$25
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
LAKE POWHATAN	4.6/5	71	$37–$130
MOUNT PISGAH CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	126	$30
WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP	4.6/5	1	$40
WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP	4.6/5	1	$60
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
Lake Powhatan Glamping	4.5/5	12	$100
Paint Creek Campground	4.5/5	20	$10
SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	142	$30
BIG CREEK HORSE CAMP	4.4/5	5	$36
COSBY PICNIC PAVILION	4.4/5	2	$32
COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP	4.4/5	1	$130
Harmon Den Campground	4.4/5	22	$15
ROUND BOTTOM HORSE CAMP	4.3/5	5	$30
COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP	4.2/5	1	$130
DEEP CREEK PICNIC PAVILION	4.1/5	2	$32
Rocky Bluff Campground	4.1/5	17	$15
SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER	4.1/5	1	$50
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 1	4.0/5	1	$40
SMOKEMONT GROUP CAMP	3.9/5	3	$50
Wolf Ford Horse Camp	3.7/5	11	$15–$30
HOUSTON VALLEY	—	—	Free
Round Mountain Campground	—	1	$7
TOW STRING HORSE CAMP	—	3	$30

National Parks Near Waynesville

37 national parks and monuments found near Waynesville.

Park	Type	Fee
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
Davy Crockett Birthplace	State Park	Free
Devils Fork State Park	State Park	Free
Fonta Flora State Trail	State Park	Free
Gorges State Park	State Park	Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park	National Park	Free
John And Landon Carter House State Park	State Park	Free
Jones Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Keowee-Toxaway State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Hartwell State Park	State Park	Free
Moccasin Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mossy Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Mitchell State Park	State Park	Free
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land	State Park	Free
Oconee State Park	State Park	Free
Panther Creek	State Park	Free
Panther Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Paris Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
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
Yellow Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free

Trails Near Waynesville

280+ trails found near Waynesville.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BARTRAM NRT - NANTAHALA RD	68.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MST - PISGAH RD	41.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHUT-IN NRT	18.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ART LOEB NRT	17.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MST - NANTAHALA RD	16.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH MILLS RIVER	14.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW CREEK MTN TRAIL	12.6		—	—	—
WAYEHUTTA LOOP	8.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACK MOUNTAIN	8.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PAINT MTN TRAIL	8.4		—	—	—
ART LOEB NRT	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ELLICOTTS ROCK	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FORK MOUNTAIN	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL MOUNTAIN	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BUCKHORN GAP	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
YELLOW MOUNTAIN	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCK SPRINGS	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POWERLINE ROAD	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TURKEY PEN GAP	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FOOTHILLS	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHATTOOGA RIVER	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GREEN MOUNTAIN	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRADLEY CREEK	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE EAST FORK	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH BOUNDARY	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SPENCER GAP	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FARLOW GAP	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TRACE RIDGE	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SQUIRREL GAP	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SLATE ROCK	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PUMP GAP LOOP	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HURRICANE CREEK LOOP	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ART LOEB NRT	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARNETT BRANCH	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHINING CREEK	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL RIDGE	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	—
LAUREL RIVER	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RIVERSIDE	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BIG EAST FORK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCKEYE RIDGE HORSE	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SYCAMORE COVE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ROUNDTOP RIDGE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
AVERY CREEK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
NORTH SLOPE LOOP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
GREASY COVE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EXPLORER LOOP	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LOOKING GLASS ROCK	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENNETT GAP	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BUCKEYE GAP	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUFF MOUNTAIN LOOP	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HAYWOOD GAP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PAINT CREEK TRAIL	2.8		—	—	—
BIG CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	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
LOWER SIDEHILL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SENIARD RIDGE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VAN CLIFF LOOP	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROBERT GAP HORSE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PINK BEDS LOOP	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FLETCHER CREEK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACK BRANCH	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVE CREEK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LITTLE PAINT CREEK TRAIL	2.4		—	—	—
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	—	—	—
CHERRY CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THOMPSON CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VINEYARD GAP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CHIMNEY ROCKS TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
IVESTOR GAP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HORSE COVE GAP	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLD SPRINGS HORSE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOCUST GAP	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
YELLOW PATCH	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PILOT COVE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SHUTIN CREEK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAVEYARD RIDGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHERRY RIDGE HORSE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAR PEN GAP	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK ROCK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GREENS LICK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BIG CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CANTRELL CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
STONY KNOB	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN NRT	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WALNUT MOUNTAIN TRAIL	1.9		—	—	—
STONE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	1.9		—	—	—
TURKEY KNOB	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JOHN ROCK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BAD FORK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLIFFTOP VISTA	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHINQUAPIN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COON TREE LOOP CONNECTOR	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MILLS RIVER	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RATTLESNAKE KNOB	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
IVESTOR GAP	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PINETREE LOOP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BUCKWHEAT KNOB	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CANEY BOTTOM	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DEVILS ELBOW	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH ROAD	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POUNDINGMILL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MULLINAX	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLD MOUNTAIN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAWMILL BOTTOMS	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEEP GAP	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CASE CAMP RIDGE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HEMLOCK RIDGE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE SAM	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUNSET CONNECTOR	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BIG GREEN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEER LAKE LODGE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
INGLES FIELD GAP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DAVIDSON RIVER	1.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GREAT WALL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GUM SPRINGS TRAIL	1.3		—	—	—
EXERCISE TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANGER FALLS LOOP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MIDDLE FORK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
PERRY COVE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAVEYARD RIDGE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FOREST DISCOVERY	1.2	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
WOLF BRANCH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	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	—
BEAR BRANCH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUNT PISGAH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SPRING CREEK NATURE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRESSLEY COVE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FOSTER FIELDS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DEERFIELD LOOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RAINBOW FALLS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SQUIRREL GAP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CLAWHAMMER COVE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACK BRANCH	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BETTY PLACE TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAVEYARD FIELDS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WALTON BOG INTERPRETIVE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE HICKORYTOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	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	—	—
CANTRELL CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIDING FORD	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SAM KNOB	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH SLOPE CONNECTOR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINK BEDS CONNECTOR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
UPPER FALLS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAX PATCH SHORT LOOP	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SIDEHILL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILDERNESS FALLS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUNSET RIDGE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ART LOEB NRT	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	—	—	—
SCALY MOUNTAIN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLUB GAP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WASH CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
BILTMORE CAMPUS NRT	0.8	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
HARDTIMES CONNECTOR	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
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	—	—
SAM KNOB SUMMIT	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOMESTEAD	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WAGON ROAD GAP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOMESITE ROAD	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CAT GAP BYPASS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEDFORD BRANCH	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GRANNY BURRELL FALLS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GREEN VALLEY	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOORE COVE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOYD BRANCH	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
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	—	—
HURRAH RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOVER'S LEAP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CARLTON'S WAY	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OVERLOOK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ESTATOE	0.5	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SLEEPY GAP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INGLES FIELD GAP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SUNWALL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER KNOB CONNECTOR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
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	—	—
GRAVEYARD RIDGE CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ART LOEB SPUR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIVER RIDGE LOOP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALONEE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SIDEHILL CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BRIDGES CAMP GAP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHINQUAPIN CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JONES KNOB	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UPPER WAYEHUTTA CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POTTS MEMORIAL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COURTHOUSE FALLS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INGLES FIELD CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	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	—	—
CAMPGROUND CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SKITTY CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAIL LINE WAY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROBINSON	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALBERT MOUNTAIN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHESTNUT COVE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SLEEPY GAP	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
STARENS BRANCH	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
UPPER WAYEHUTTA CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CEMETERY LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PILOT ROCK EXTENSION	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SMALL CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DEERFIELD CONNECTOR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOCUST GAP CONNECTOR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
YELLOW GAP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
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	—	—
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	—	—
WOLF CREEK	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
EXPLORER LOOP CONNECTOR B	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SILVER RUN FALLS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL MOUNTAIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
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	—	—
EXPLORER LOOP CONNECTOR A	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HAYWOOD GAP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SECOND FALLS OVERLOOK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLICKROCK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRASSY ROAD	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	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
PINETREE CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
IVESTOR GAP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRIDGES CAMP GAP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Museums in Waynesville

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MUSEUM OF NORTH CAROLINA HANDICRAFTS	ART MUSEUM	49 SHELTON STREET	8284521551	$30,298
SHELTON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	49 SHELTON STREET	8284521551	$30,298
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HAYWOOD CTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8285641044	$8,221
BALSAM MOUNTAIN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	81 PRESERVE ROAD	8286311062
CANTON AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8286463412
COGGINS & COGGINS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8284974525
FINE ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		8282273591
FRANCIS MILL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8284566307
HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		8286272821
JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WHEELS THROUGH TIME MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8289266266
WORLD METHODIST MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Waynesville

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
HAYWOOD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	678 S HAYWOOD ST	0.0	275,878

Farmers Markets in Waynesville

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Canton Farmers Market and Heritage Crafts	58 Park St	05/08/2014 to 10/31/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Visit
Haywood's Historic Farmers Market	250 Pigeon Street	05/02/2015 to 11/28/2015	Wed: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
Jackson County Farmers Market - Outdoor Market	110 Railroad Avenue	04/07/2018 to 10/01/2018	Wed: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
Jackson County Winter Farmers Market	23 Central Street	11/03/2018 to 03/30/2019	Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Visit
Maggie Valley Farmers Tailgate Market	2701 Soco Road
The 'Whee Market	North Country Club Drive	04/03/2018 to 10/30/2018	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Visit
Waynesville Tailgate Market	171 Legion Dr.

Hotels in Waynesville

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Brookside Mountain Mist Bed & Breakfast

Grand Old Lady Inn

Grandview Lodge

The Yellow House On Plott Creek Road

Waynesville Country Club Inn

Restaurants in Waynesville

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta

Beach Mountain Diner

Bocellis Italian Eatery

Boojum Brewing Company

Church Street Depot

Dough Boys Pizza & Wings Waynesville

Frogs Leap Public House

Kanini's Restaurant & Catering

Ledbetter Lodge

Luna

Maggie's Galley Seafood Restaurant

Main Street Perks

Nick and Nate's of Waynesville

Patio Bistro

Sauced

Suwana

The Chef’s Table

The Scotsman Public House

The Sweet Onion

Cafes in Waynesville

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Bakery

Pheasant Hill Design

Smoky Mountain Coffee Roasters

Cinemas in Waynesville

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smoky Mountain Cinema

The Strand at 38 Main

Theatres in Waynesville

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater

Gas Stations in Waynesville

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ingles Gas Express

Shell

Banks in Waynesville

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariner Finance

SunTrust

United Community Bank

Breweries in Waynesville

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bearwaters Brewery	Brewery and Pub	130 Frazier St	8285938679	Visit
Boojum Brewery Taproom	Gastropub, Brewery, Gastropub and Brewery	50 Main St	8282460350	Visit
Boojum Brewing Co	Brewers	357 Dayton Dr	8289440888
Frog Level	Brewery, Bar	56 Commerce St	8284545664	Visit
Innovation Brewing	Brewery	414 W Main St	8285869678
The Sneak E Squirrel, Sneake Squirrel	Food & Drink, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Breweries	1315 W Main St	8285866440

Nursing Homes in Waynesville

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
AUTUMN CARE OF WAYNESVILLE 360 OLD BALSAM ROAD	For profit - Corporation	90	84	4/5	—	4/5	1/5	8284567381
SMOKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER 1349 CRABTREE ROAD	For profit - Individual	50	28	4/5	—	5/5	2/5	8284549260
BRIAN CENTER HEALTH AND REHAB/WAYNESVILLE 516 WALL STREET	For profit - Partnership	90	77	1/5	—	3/5	4/5	8284523154

Pharmacies in Waynesville

8 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CAROLINA BREATHING SOLUTIONS	755 SOUTH HAYWOOD STREET	828-452-1919
CVS - 7521	773 RUSS AVENUE	828-452-2230
HAZELWOOD PHARMACY INCORPORATED	429 HAZELWOOD AVENUE	828-456-5481
KMART	1209 RUSS AVENUE	828-452-0638
PHARMERICA	88 FRAZIER STREET	828-456-4411
RITE AID - 11561	590 RUSS AVENUE	828-452-4211
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1663	135 TOWN CENTER LOOP	828-452-1661
WAYNESVILLE PHARMACY INCORPORATED	477 HAZELWOOD AVENUE	828-456-5112

EV Charging Stations in Waynesville

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
88 Montgomery St Parking Lot	88 Montgomery St	EV Connect	2	2	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public
HAYWOOD EMC STATION1	5083 Jonathan Creek Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
LOCAL MARKET #204	5083 Jonathan Creek Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Ingles Market	201 Barber Blvd	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
Ingles Market	1670 Brown Ave	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Recreation Center	550 Vance St	EV Connect	2		J1772	public
The Swag - Tesla Destination	2300 Swag Rd	Tesla Destination	1		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Waynesville

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(Harmon Den) Forest Svs Rd Tract # P-31-A	MTOWER	50

Fire Stations in Waynesville

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Jonathan Creek Volunteer Fire Department	47 Joe Carver RD	Volunteer	828-926-3579
Saunook Fire Department	2908 Old Balsam RD	Volunteer	828-452-2946
Waynesville Fire Department	1022 N Main ST	Mostly volunteer	828-456-6151

Bridges in Waynesville

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1965	24	30,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1960	40	25,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	162	19,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	117	18,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	117	18,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	252	18,500	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1955	39	17,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	245	15,750	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	108	15,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	146	15,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	167	15,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	146	15,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	167	15,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	108	15,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1939	42	13,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1939	33	13,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	98	8,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	168	7,000	F
Slab	Concrete	1921	28	5,100	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1960	59	4,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	1910	27	3,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	46	3,100	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	41	3,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	127	2,600	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2000	105	1,800	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1928	65	1,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	174	1,600	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1980	181	1,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	160	1,300	G
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	43	1,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	42	770	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1926	73	650	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2014	32	540	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1961	46	460	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2009	110	400	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2006	143	400	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2008	52	400	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1963	42	400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	26	400	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2008	73	400	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1937	26	400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2005	56	338	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	155	300	P
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2010	50	300	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1960	32	300	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2017	34	250	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2014	32	200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1937	51	200	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1962	37	130	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	26	100	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2023	57	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	51	100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	121	100	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2000	25	80	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	30	50	F
Slab	Concrete	1984	30	50	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1960	28	40	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1920	111	30	P

Correctional Facilities in Waynesville

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
HAYWOOD COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	1620 BROWN AVE	COUNTY	-999	150	OPEN
HAYWOOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER	141 HEMLOCK ST	STATE		128	CLOSED

Airports Near Waynesville

43 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Asheville Regional Airport	AVL	Medium Airport
Greenville Downtown Airport	GMU	Medium Airport
Barker Private STOL Airport	—	Small Airport
Bell Mountain 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
Donaldson Field Airport	GDC	Small Airport
Dumplin Field	—	Small Airport
Flying Changes Farm Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Friendship Field	—	Small Airport
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport	GKT	Small Airport
Greeneville Municipal Airport	GCY	Small Airport
Hawks Nest Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Heaven's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Hendersonville Airport	—	Small Airport
Hensley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Jackson County Airport	—	Small Airport
Joppa Airport	—	Small Airport
King Field	—	Small Airport
King Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Landing At River'S Edge	—	Small Airport
Macon County Airport	—	Small Airport
Melton Field	—	Small Airport
Morristown Regional Airport	MOR	Small Airport
Mountain Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Airport	—	Small Airport
Oolenoy Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Pickens County Airport	LQK	Small Airport
Reagans Roost Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Six Oaks Airport	—	Small Airport
Skyline Peak Airport	—	Small Airport
Sossamon Field (Unused)	—	Small Airport
The Flying Few Airport	—	Small Airport
Tommy's Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Transylvania Community Airport	—	Small Airport
Tusquittee Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Western North Carolina Air Museum Airport	—	Small Airport
Williamsport Airpark	—	Small Airport
Wingman Aerodrome	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Waynesville

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Clyde Police Department	8437 Carolina Boulevard
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Maggie Valley Police Department	61 Summit Drive
Sylva Police Department
University Police Department
Waynesville Police Department	9 South Main Street

Grocery Stores in Waynesville

15 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Christopher Farms Market	Grocery Store	2266 Crymes Cove Rd
CVS PHARMACY 7521	Other	773 Russ Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 2009	Other	163 Waynesville Plz
Family Dollar 12219	Other	121 Eagles Nest Rd
Grocery Outlet 31	Supermarket	257 Waynesville Plz
Haywood's Historic Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	250 Pigeon St
INGLES MARKETS 23	Supermarket	259 Barber Blvd
INGLES MARKETS 58	Supermarket	1670 Brown Ave
La Mexicanita Inc	Grocery Store	409 N Haywood St
MAPCO 644	Convenience Store	16 Old Balsam Rd
MAPCO 649	Convenience Store	1464 Sulphur Springs Rd
Publix 1640	Supermarket	124 Frazier St
The iMarket 723	Convenience Store	75 Barber Blvd
Walgreens 19219	Other	590 Russ Ave
Walmart SUPERCENTER 1663	Super Store	135 Town Center Loop

Post Offices in Waynesville

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Post Office	523 South Haywood Street

Treatment Centers in Waynesville

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Euphoria Enterprises Inc - DBA Pisgah Recovery Services	Substance Abuse	828-246-9828

DOL Wage Violations in Waynesville

16 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $120,611 in back wages owed to 120 employees.

Violations

$120,611

Back Wages Owed

120

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
Wnc Paving , Inc.	—	—	28786	—	1	$28,013	$5,603	5
By-Pass Power Equipment	—	—	28786	—	1	$28,007	$1,750	16
160276 - VANDELAY STONE TOPS, INC. [OSHA]	—	—	28786	Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing	1	$11,674	$898	13
Mountain View Tire & Service	—	—	28786	—	1	$11,157	$930	12
Waynesville Office	—	—	28786	—	1	$7,546	$629	12
Kidzone Child Development Center	—	—	28785	—	1	$7,385	$492	15
Frogs Leap Public House	—	—	28786	—	1	$6,116	$764	8
Dickey�s Barbecue Pit	—	—	28786	—	1	$5,564	$1,113	5
LMK Grading	—	—	28786	—	1	$5,153	$396	13
Valley Pawn	—	—	28786	—	1	$3,509	$1,755	2
Pioneer Seed Supply	—	—	28786	—	1	$2,753	$918	3
Super 8 Motel	—	Wyndham Hotels	28786	—	1	$1,515	$505	3
Days Inn Waynesville	—	Wyndham Hotels	28786	—	1	$1,307	$327	4
Noland's Carwash & Fast Lube Centers	—	—	28785	—	1	$428	$107	4
ARC of Haywood County Inc	—	—	28786	—	1	$367	$92	4
Huddle House Restaurant	—	—	28786	—	1	$118	$118	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waynesville

58 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ACTS 29 MINISTRIES	103 PALISADES LN APT 202
BLUE RIDGE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	119 HAMPSHIRE DR
CAMP BETHEL INC	234 HISTORIC OAK TRL
CAPITAL COMMUNITY CHURCH	268 CAMELOT DR
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE INC	296 TIMBERLANE RD
CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC	224 BARBER HILL DR
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	166 PIGEON ST
DAILY BLESSING MINISTRY	15 WOODLAND DR
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC	289 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR
FIRST CENTURY CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE ISHAYA ORDER	272 BIO DOME DR
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	305 N MAIN ST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WAYNESVILLE NC	PO BOX 838
GLOBAL GOSPEL INITIATIVES INC	PO BOX 568
HAYWOOD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY INC	150 BRANNER AVE
HAZELWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 67
HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH UOC-USA	280 NORTH HAYWOOD ST UNIT A
INSPIRED ART MINISTRY INC	180 LENOIR CIR
JESUS NEVER FAILS MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 126
JONATHAN VALLEY WESLEYAN CHURCH	1082 JONATHAN CREEK RD
KERITH RETREAT	950 WALKER RD
LANDMARK APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES	PO BOX 1193
LIFE CHURCH OF WAYNESVILLE	601 WESTWOOD CIR
LONGS CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH INC	133 OLD CLYDE RD
MOUNTAIN TOP EXPERIENCE	73 SOLID ROCK LN
MOUNTIAN MOVERS MINISTRIES	35 OTTINGER HTS
NO ORDINARY WOMEN	184 HOPPER COVE RD
OUTREACH INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1187
PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE	105 ZURICH LN
PROMISE LAND MINISTRIES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA	933 LAUREL BRANCH RD
RADIANT REFLECTION MINISTRY	166 PIGEON ST
RESTORING HOPE GLOBAL INC	97 LUNDY LN
TEMPLE TX	296 TIMBERLANE RD
THE ORCHARD CHURCH INC	205 WESTBROOK DR
UNION OF SOULS	277 KILGORE RD
WAYNESVILLE PAGAN TEMPLE	507 MAINE ST
WELL CHURCH HAYWOOD	1536 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
WORD OF GRACE INC	1441 RUSS AVE
WORLD WIDE SONS OF ISSACHAR LEGACY INC	145 S MAIN ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waynesville

What is the population of Waynesville?

Waynesville has a population of 10,408 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 1,160 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Waynesville expensive to live in?

Waynesville 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 $50,554, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $254,800 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Waynesville safe?

Public safety is a concern in Waynesville, with a violent crime rate of 611 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,751 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Waynesville receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Waynesville?

Waynesville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Waynesville?

The job market in Waynesville is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $889. There are 1,983 business establishments in the area, including 182 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 12.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Waynesville?

The median home value in Waynesville is $254,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $348,098. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,105. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 58.2%. The average annual property tax is $3,697.

How are the schools in Waynesville?

Schools in Waynesville score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 31.3% of adults in Waynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. 12.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Waynesville?

The obesity rate in Waynesville is 34.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.7% of adults are smokers. 23.7% are physically inactive. 28.9% of residents report depression. 11.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 72.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,453.

What is transportation like in Waynesville?

The average commute in Waynesville is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 68.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Waynesville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville is 89.6% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 96.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.9% speak Spanish. 10.0% of the population are military veterans. 21.7% of residents have a disability. 85.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Lake Junaluska, NC 2,903 pop · 3.4 mi Maggie Valley, NC 2,311 pop · 4.5 mi Clyde, NC 1,522 pop · 6.0 mi West Canton, NC 1,369 pop · 8.3 mi Canton, NC 4,417 pop · 9.2 mi Sylva, NC 2,600 pop · 14.5 mi Cullowhee, NC 7,300 pop · 15.9 mi Cherokee, NC 1,631 pop · 17.0 mi Bent Creek, NC 1,854 pop · 21.6 mi Brevard, NC 7,795 pop · 22.4 mi Emma, NC 2,757 pop · 24.1 mi Avery Creek, NC 2,998 pop · 24.1 mi Mills River, NC 7,214 pop · 24.2 mi Woodfin, NC 7,957 pop · 25.3 mi

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Economy 13/13

Housing 14/17

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Crime & Safety 11/12

Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 23/32

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