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West Jefferson, NC

North Carolina · Ashe County

West Jefferson is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,567. Residents earn $54,306 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,567 Population 729/sq mi density
$54,306 Median Income $25,260 per capita
$217,900 Home Value $339,410 Zillow
$517 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 5,339 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$54,306 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$217,900 home value, $517/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $54,306
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $217,900
23% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 153/100K
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $517
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,567
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,306
Per Capita$25,260
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$1,069M
Commute18 min

Housing

A
Home Value$217,900
Rent$517
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$339,410
Housing Units662
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property5,339/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary458/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Uninsured12.6%
Smoking16.9%
Depression27.7%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation3,095 ft (943 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.25

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.5%
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Is West Jefferson a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Jefferson is $54,306, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Jefferson is $217,900, 23% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $517 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in West Jefferson is below the national average at 153 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,339 per 100,000, 172% above the national average.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

West Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Jefferson has a population of 1,567 with a density of 729 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.1% female and 46.9% male. The city is predominantly White (85.8%), with 1.7% Hispanic, 8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.9% of residents. 4.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 14.8% of residents have a disability. 88.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,567
Total Population
729
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

West Jefferson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish 2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Jefferson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Jefferson is $54,306, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,260 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $928, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 772 business establishments, including 50 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: West Jefferson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,306
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,260
Avg Weekly Wage$928
IRS Avg AGI$63,361
Gini Index0.441 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)772
County GDP$1,069M

Business (County)

Restaurants50
Healthcare54
Retail112
Manufacturing20

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,430
2% below US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone82.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in West Jefferson is $217,900, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $339,410, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $517 (56% 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. 56.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 662 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $3,430. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$217,900
23% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$339,410

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$517
56% below US avg
Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.3%
Owner-Occupied56.3%
Renter-Occupied43.7%
Housing Units662
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,430
2% below US avg
Effective Rate1.57%
In West Jefferson, 37.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.7% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.2% of residents. 34.3% have high blood pressure. 16.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.4% report binge drinking. 25.8% are physically inactive. 27.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.3% experience frequent mental distress. 12.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,055. The dentist ratio is 1:2,465. 56.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: West Jefferson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.9%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.4%
Uninsured12.6%
47% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,055
Dentists1:2,465
Mental Health1:564
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits61.7%
Premature Death9,771/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access56.4%
Healthcare Facilities54
West Jefferson has a violent crime rate of 153 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 76.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 76.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,339 per 100,000, 172% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,729, burglary at 458, vehicle theft at 153 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, West Jefferson receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent152.6/100K
60% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape76.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault76.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,339.4/100K
172% above US avg
Burglary457.7/100K
Theft4,729.2/100K
Vehicle Theft152.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Traffic Accidents13
Avg Accident Severity3.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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West Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 3,095 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,095 ft (943 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates36.3831°N, 81.4896°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAshe County County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.9 / 100
Community Resilience33.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 65 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 41 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 112 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 140 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 33 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 78 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 113 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 29 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 89 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 97 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 92 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 123 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 98 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 96 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 112 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 115 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 135 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 78 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 110 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Fran Category 2 284 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

166 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 51 km 3
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 65 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 88 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 91 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 95 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 45 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 93 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 75 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 68 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 68 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 73 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 86 km
1987 KIWIS CREEK 4,879 98 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 76 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 100 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 70 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 93 km
1991 JOHNSON HOLLOW 2,987 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 63 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 37 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 54 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,026 98 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 70 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,812 90 km
2016 RAILROAD GRADE 2016 1,790 59 km
2013 CALIFORNIA CREEK 1,758 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

West Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.5").

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West Jefferson is located in Ashe County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.8% of the vote, a 44.5-point margin. 82.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 54 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.8%
D 27.4%

Winner: Republican by 44.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Traffic Accidents13
Avg Accident Severity3.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+87.5%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score6.25
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density729/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi
CountyAshe County County

Services

Broadband Access82.5%
Avg Download Speed178.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed82.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities54
Restaurants50
Retail Stores112

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone82.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%
Average costs for common services in West Jefferson. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit $330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit $189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit $2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning $123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling $236 ($141–$377)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement $283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation $38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4) $566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement $189 ($94–$330)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair $377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install $6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair $943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement $8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)
View all 25 services

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)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread $3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$71)
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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)
View all 8 services

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$730
Toddler$542
Preschool$508
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$494
Toddler$829
Preschool$1,184
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Ashe County

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

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 1,198 110 $31,124 1.60
Health Care & Social Assistance 1,081 62 $47,998 1.01
Manufacturing 838 23 $54,165 1.36
Construction 801 112 $71,583 2.04
Accommodation & Food Services 721 64 $19,754 1.06
Wholesale Trade 479 27 $78,362 1.62
Administrative & Waste Services 293 52 $38,260 0.66
Professional & Technical Services 170 74 $66,782 0.33
Finance & Insurance 118 37 $69,353 0.39
Management of Companies 100 4 $64,814 0.79
Arts & Entertainment 85 8 $29,766 0.68
Real Estate 80 36 $33,612 0.69
Educational Services 13 6 $43,251 0.08

Schools in West Jefferson

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ashe County High High 792 54 14.7:1
Westwood Elementary Elementary 480 37 13.0:1
Ashe County Early College High High 135 5 27.0:1
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Radio Stations near West Jefferson

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Campgrounds Near West Jefferson

29 campgrounds found near West Jefferson.

NameRatingSitesPrice
BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER 5.0/5 1 $25
BOOMER PARK SHELTER 5.0/5 1 Free
Fish Dam Creek Park 5.0/5 1 $50
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping 5.0/5 2 $15
KEOWEE PARK SHELTER 5.0/5 1 $40
BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS 4.9/5 1 $50
HURRICANE CAMPGROUND 4.8/5 21 $20–$40
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 11 $10–$20
FORT HAMBY PARK 4.6/5 36 $30–$125
GRINDSTONE 4.6/5 — $24–$36
Doughton Park Campground 4.5/5 123 $30–$45
FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP 4.5/5 3 $5
WARRIOR CREEK 4.5/5 63 $22–$85
BANDITS ROOST 4.4/5 103 $20–$85
BLUE SPRINGS GAP CABIN 4.4/5 1 $45
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping 4.3/5 8 $15
BEARTREE 4.3/5 38 Free
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
SUNRISE CABIN 4.2/5 1 $100
OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP 4.0/5 1 $50
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND 3.9/5 17 $20–$27
Dam Site Shelter 2.8/5 1 $50
Raven Cliff Recreation Area 1.0/5 1 $5
Collins Cove Horse Campground — 11 $5
Comer's Rock Recreation Area — 1 $3–$5
Hussy Mountain Horse Camp — 4 $7
W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room — — $50

National Parks Near West Jefferson

37 national parks and monuments found near West Jefferson.

ParkTypeFee
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
Breaks Interstate Park State Park Free
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free
Chimney Rock State Park State Park Free
Claytor Lake State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Elk Knob State Park State Park Free
Elk Knob State Park State Park Free
Fonta Flora State Trail State Park Free
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
Pinnacle Rock 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
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 West Jefferson

337+ trails found near West Jefferson.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
MST - GRANDFATHER RD 71.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 21.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 17.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
IRON MOUNTAIN 16.4 — — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 14.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LINVILLE GORGE 12.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WILSON RIDGE 12.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 8.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOST COVE LOOP 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 — —
ROGERS RIDGE TRAIL 5.8 — — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 2 5.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LEWIS FORK 5.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
OLD 84 5.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1A 4.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 9 4.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PINE RIDGE 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
IRON MOUNTAIN 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NORTH HARPER CREEK 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 4.5 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 4.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREENTOWN 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
TAYLORS VALLEY 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — 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 — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
ESTES MILL 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
RAIDER CAMP 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
YELLOW BRANCH 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
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 — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA CREEPER 2.8 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
YELLOW BUCK 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JERRYS CREEK 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
EAST FORK DRY RUN 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
HOLLY SPRINGS 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
SLABTOWN 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1B 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEARTREE GAP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SAWMILL 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — 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 — — —
LITTLE DRY RUN 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
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 — — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
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 — —
EWING MOUNTAIN 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
FAIRWOOD VALLEY 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 2.0 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 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
MOORE 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BIG WILSON CREEK 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA CREEPER 1.8 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MULLINS BRANCH 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL 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
PERKINS KNOB 1.7 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
DICKEY KNOB 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA CREEPER 1.7 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BARTON GAP 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHESTNUT RIDGE 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
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
ROWLANDS CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FIRST PEAK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.5 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 — — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
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 — —
CURRIN VALLEY 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BUZZARD DEN 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PHILLIPS BRANCH 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BOURNES BRANCH 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes 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 — —
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
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 —
TABLE ROCK GAP 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MIKES GAP 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LITTLE TABLE ROCK 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JERRYS CREEK 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HURRICANE KNOB 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
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 — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
SHAW GAP 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
KIRK HOLLOW 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BEARPEN 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.0 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
SKULLS GAP 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
UNAKA 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FEATHERCAMP 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHINA CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA CREEPER 1.0 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CURRIN VALLEY 1.0 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DRY RUN GAP 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WHITE ROCKS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TENNESSEE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FIRST PEAK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
ROWLANDS CREEK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
COMERS CREEK 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 8 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OLD ORCHARD 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LITTLE DRY RUN 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
HUNT FISH FALLS 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SWITCHBACK 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BEARTREE LAKE 0.8 ASPHALT Yes — —
KEGLEY 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JERRYS CREEK 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BOBBYS 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 — — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
MOORE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DIVIDE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LITTLE DRY RUN 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
TABLE ROCK SUMMIT 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SPRINGS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEECH GROVE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MULLINS BRANCH 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WILBURN RIDGE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROWLANDS CREEK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HENLEY HOLLOW 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
WHISPERING WATERS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUGAR MAPLE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
WILSON CREEK 0.6 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HALE LAKE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MIKES GAP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MOUNT ROGERS 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 —
MIKES GAP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
TWO PONDS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAVEN CLIFF 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
PERKINS KNOB SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes 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
HENLEY HOLLOW 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
MIKES GAP 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DICKEY KNOB 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL 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
CURRIN VALLEY 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LUM 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
PERKINS KNOB 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
IRON MOUNTAIN 0.5 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HICKORY RIDGE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRASSY BRANCH 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
MOORE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BOURNES BRANCH 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MOUNT ROGERS TIE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA CREEPER 0.4 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GRASSY BRANCH 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
RAVEN CLIFF 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HURRICANE MOUNTAIN 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.4 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LEWIS FORK SPUR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HENLEY HOLLOW 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RAVEN CLIFF FURNACE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DICKEY GAP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HURRICANE CREEK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CABIN 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BOURNES BRANCH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LITTLE LAUREL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUCKEYE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
LITTLE DRY RUN 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
SCALES 0.3 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
JACKIE STREET SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BACKBONE FALLS TRAIL 0.3 — — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
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
HORNE KNOB 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HELTON CREEK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
YANCY 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
COMERS ROCK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — 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 — —
SAUNDERS SHELTER SOUTH 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAVEN CLIFF 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHINA CREEK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LIVERY 0.2 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
WISEMANS VIEW 0.2 ASPHALT Yes — —
RACCOON BRANCH 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 — —
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
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
TRIMPI SHELTER 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
ORCHARD SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
THOMAS KNOB SPRING 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LEWIS FORK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
SUGAR HOLLOW POND 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL 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
HICKORY RIDGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COMERS ROCK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MOUNT ROGERS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
THIRD PEAK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LOVERS LEAP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HICKORY RIDGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SWITCHBACK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
HELTON CREEK 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LEWIS FORK 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
TRIMPI SPRING 0.0 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
DICKEY KNOB 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL 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 West Jefferson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEUM OF ASHE COUNTY HISTORYHISTORIC PRESERVATION301 EAST MAIN STREET3368461904$73,959
BLOWING ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$29,616
APPALACHIAN HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
ARBORCREST GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8282654873
ASHE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSECHILDREN'S MUSEUM8282630011
DANIEL BOONE NATIVE GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER651 HORN IN THE WEST DRIVE
HICKORY RIDGE HOMESTEAD MUSEMHISTORIC PRESERVATION8282642120
MOUNTAIN FARM LIFE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3369822401
TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTSART MUSEUM8282623017
WATAUGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 34538282644275

Libraries in West Jefferson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL LIBRARY148 LIBRARY DR0.0432,076

Farmers Markets in West Jefferson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ashe County Farmers Market108 Backstreet04/11/2015 to 10/31/2015Wed: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
High Country Farmers Market178 King StVisit
Watauga County Farmers' Market591 Horn In the West Drive05/03/2014 to 11/29/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit

Hotels in West Jefferson

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Express
Nation's Inn

Restaurants in West Jefferson

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant
Craft Bistro in the Old Artists' Theater
Glendale Springs Inn & Restaurant
Havana Café
Hillbilly Grill
Kristin’s Hook’d On Smoke (food truck)
Monte D Rey
Morchella Provisions
Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks
New River Brewing Taproom & Eatery
O's Thai Express
Oshu House
Park Vista Inn & Restaurant
Red Dog Bar & Bistro
Rodie's Parkway Restaurant
Slice WJ
Smoky Mountain Barbecue
Thong Summit

Cafes in West Jefferson

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bohemia
Hatchet West

Cinemas in West Jefferson

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Ridge Movie Lounge

Theatres in West Jefferson

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater
Five Ridge Theatre

Clinics in West Jefferson

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

West Jefferson Medical Assocs

Gas Stations in West Jefferson

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marathon Gas
Murphy USA
Speedway

Banks in West Jefferson

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic Finance Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
First National Bank
LifeStore Bank
State Employees Credit Union

Golf Courses in West Jefferson

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mountain Aire Golf Course

Breweries in West Jefferson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blowing Rock InnBrewery, Beer Garden, Motel, Brewery, and Beer Garden, Motel157 Hill St8282957921
Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & RestaurantPub, Bar, and Brewery, Food and Beverage, Entertainment, Arts and Entertainment108 S Jefferson Ave3362465222, (336) 246-5222Visit
Lost Province Brewing CompanyBrewery and Pizza Place Downtown Boone130 N Depot St8282653506Visit

Pharmacies in West Jefferson

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 7315 2 CRESCENT LANE 336-246-2790
PEOPLE'S REXALL DRUG STORE 423 EAST 2ND STREET 336-246-9990
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 3289 1489 MOUNT JEFFERSON ROAD 336-246-3119

EV Charging Stations in West Jefferson

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
BLUERIDGEENERGY WEST JEFFERSON2203 E 1st StChargePoint Network2J1772public
WEST JEFFERSON WEST JEFFERSON414 School AveChargePoint Network2J1772public

Fire Stations in West Jefferson

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Fleetwood Volunteer Fire & Rescue9005 HWY 221 SVolunteer336-877-5100
Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department7376 Highway 16 SVolunteer336-982-3539

Bridges in West Jefferson

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous20223614,500G
CulvertConcrete continuous19813913,000G
CulvertConcrete continuous20042711,000F
CulvertConcrete continuous19602210,500G
CulvertConcrete continuous1954219,900F
CulvertConcrete continuous2019549,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20221839,400G
CulvertConcrete continuous2022327,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20192604,750F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20172603,750G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20171333,750G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20171303,750G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20211303,750F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19941363,750F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous20063142,300G
CulvertConcrete continuous1960292,300F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete20012672,300P
FrameConcrete1938441,347G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1967461,000P
CulvertConcrete continuous1960281,000F
CulvertSteel1977311,000F
SlabPrestressed concrete201482970G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197426950P
CulvertSteel200124870G
SlabPrestressed concrete1997216720G
SlabPrestressed concrete202062720G
SlabPrestressed concrete2022170720G
SlabPrestressed concrete2001120710G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete198273670P
SlabPrestressed concrete196741650F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199743650F
CulvertSteel199125640F
SlabPrestressed concrete201843640G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199721550P
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Airports Near West Jefferson

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hickory Regional AirportHKYMedium Airport
Alexander County Airport—Small Airport
Ashe County Airport—Small Airport
Atwell Airport—Small Airport
Avery County Morrison Field—Small Airport
Boone Inc Airport—Small Airport
Brown Airport—Small Airport
Burkes Garden Airport—Small Airport
Catron Field—Small Airport
Clyde Valley Airport—Small Airport
Crumley Field—Small Airport
Elizabethton Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Elk River Airport—Small Airport
Elkin Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Flying Bj Airport—Small Airport
Foothills Regional AirportMRNSmall Airport
Gryder-Teague Airport—Small Airport
Hamptonville Airport—Small Airport
Johnson County Airport—Small Airport
Lanni Field—Small Airport
Long Island Airpark—Small Airport
Lower Creek Airport—Small Airport
Maxwell Airport—Small Airport
Mountain Empire Airport—Small Airport
Mouse and Snake Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Patton Valley Airport—Small Airport
Raeford Rhyne Airpark—Small Airport
Shiflet Field—Small Airport
Silver Creek Airport—Small Airport
Skyland Airport—Small Airport
South Fork Field—Small Airport
Southern Skies Airstrip—Small Airport
Southfork Airport—Small Airport
Statesville Regional AirportSVHSmall Airport
Stoneriver Airport—Small Airport
Strawberry Ridge Airstrip—Small Airport
Swan Creek Airport—Small Airport
Taylorsville Airport—Small Airport
Tazewell County Airport—Small Airport
Twin County Airport—Small Airport
Virginia Highlands AirportVJISmall Airport
White Oak Stand Airport—Small Airport
Wilkes County AirportIKBSmall Airport
Wilson's Airport—Small Airport
Wootens Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in West Jefferson

5 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Appalachian State University Police / Traffic & Parking Department461 Rivers Street
Ash County Sheriff140 Government Circle
Town of Blowing Rock Police Department
Town of Boone Police Department & Town Council Chambers1500 Blowing Rock Road
Watauga County Sheriff's Office184 Hodges Gap Road

Grocery Stores in West Jefferson

13 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
163 SERVICE AND GROCERYConvenience Store5087 NC Highway 163
Ashe County Farmers MarketFarmers and Markets108 Back St
CVS PHARMACY 7315Other2 Cresent Dr
DOLLAR GENERAL 4890Other31 Beaver Creek School Rd
Dollar General 14789Other146 W Yuma Ln
Dollar General 23542Other9309 NC Highway 16
Dollar Tree 2133Other156 Lowes Dr
INGLES MARKETS 82Supermarket60 Ashemont Dr
Murphy USA 7974Convenience Store1449 Mount Jefferson Rd
Run In 831Convenience Store10703 Nc Hwy 163
Run In 833Convenience Store25 Beaver Creek School Rd
Speedway 7910Convenience Store326 E 2nd St
Walmart Supercenter 3289Super Store1489 Mount Jefferson Rd

Post Offices in West Jefferson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Post Office7471 NC-16

Treatment Centers in West Jefferson

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Daymark Recovery Services - Ashe CountyBoth336-246-4542
High Country Community HealthSubstance Abuse828-262-3886

DOL Wage Violations in West Jefferson

11 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $61,835 in back wages owed to 98 employees.

11
Violations
$61,835
Back Wages Owed
98
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
Staley Insulating Inc. — — 28694 — 1 $28,252 $764 37
Learning Thru Play Too — — 28694 — 1 $24,195 $620 39
Nations Inn — — 28694 — 1 $4,002 $2,001 2
Mike's Community Mart — — 28694 — 1 $3,273 $3,273 1
Back Yard Convenience — — 28694 — 1 $1,196 $1,196 1
Boondocks Brewing Restaurant and Tavern — — 28694 — 1 $310 $62 5
Hampton Inn — Hilton Worldwide 28694 — 1 $250 $250 1
The Villages of Ashe — — 28694 — 1 $213 $27 8
Pop's Place — — 28694 — 1 $103 $52 2
Ashe Assisted Living — — 28694 — 1 $24 $24 1
Willow Place Group Home — — 28694 — 1 $17 $17 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in West Jefferson

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ALIVE IN THE KINGDOM INC1836 NETTLE KNOB RD
ASHE HARVEST MINISTRIES2041 IDLEWILD RD
BURNING HEARTS MINISTRIES INC309 C GRANT HOUCK RD
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE210 FIRST ST
CIRCUIT-RIDER CDS & DVDS MINISTRY614 LITTLE GAP RD
GREATER VISION COMMUNITY CHURCH403 RIDGECREST AVE UNIT 6B
HELMS MINISTRY INC9476 NC HIGHWAY 194 N
MEDICAL MISSIONS MINISTRY OF ASHEPO BOX 1264
MISSION HOME BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 430
MOUNT JEFFERSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHPO BOX 782
NEW RIVER CALVARY CHURCH442 LEMLY HILL RD
NEWCREATION CHURCH NC INC958 W BUFFALO RD
PALANGJIT DHARMA JAKRAWARN FOUNDATION INC3873 THREE TOP RD
PROVIDENCE REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH180 GRAY STONE DR
PSALM 91 MINISTRIES INC639 LAUREN LN
R-U-HIS MINISTRY INC1112 INDEPENDENCE ST
ROADS END RETREAT INC381 ROADS END RD
TOUCH THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 218

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Jefferson

What is the population of West Jefferson?

West Jefferson has a population of 1,567 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 729 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.1% female and 46.9% male.

Is West Jefferson expensive to live in?

West Jefferson 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 $54,306, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $217,900 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $517 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is West Jefferson safe?

West Jefferson is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 153 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,339 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, West Jefferson receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in West Jefferson?

West Jefferson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in West Jefferson?

The job market in West Jefferson faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $928. There are 772 business establishments in the area, including 50 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 4.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in West Jefferson?

The median home value in West Jefferson is $217,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $339,410. For renters, the median monthly rent is $517. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 56.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,430.

How are the schools in West Jefferson?

Schools in West Jefferson score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 15.5% of adults in West Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is West Jefferson?

The obesity rate in West Jefferson is 37.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.9% of adults are smokers. 25.8% are physically inactive. 27.7% of residents report depression. 12.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 56.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,055.

What is transportation like in West Jefferson?

The average commute in West Jefferson is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of West Jefferson?

The racial and ethnic makeup of West Jefferson is 85.8% White, 8% Black or African American, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino. 97.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 14.8% of residents have a disability. 88.4% have health insurance coverage.

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