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Cullowhee, NC
North Carolina · Jackson County
Cullowhee is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 7,300. Residents earn $35,076 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,300
Population
1,916/sq mi density
$35,076
Median Income
$12,587 per capita
$836
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
499
Violent Crime/100K
6,828 property/100K
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$35,076 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Cullowhee
Historic Markers
5
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
3
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Haunted Places Near Cullowhee, NC
3 reported haunted locations found near Cullowhee, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Scott Residence Hall | 8th Floor - In the early 1990's a young student hung herself in the East Wing. For many years the floor was shut off due to many occurrences with sightings of the young lady. Bathroom lights will turn on and off as well as doors opening and shutting. Water will run for no reason. |
| Western Carolina University | Harrill Residence Hall - 5th Floor - It is said that a girl died of an asthma attack while her boyfriend was sleeping over. She suffocated in her sleep before she could be saved. It is now said that the 5th floor as well as the elevators are haunted by her ghost. The elevators open at the 5th floor, and then go down to the first floor, opening again. The elevators have been known to randomly open with no one in them on all floors. Strange occurrences and the feeling of being watched have been... |
| Western Carolina University | The Moore Building - The Moore Building has many rumors around it regarding the haunting. The actual story is this: A young woman enrolled in the teaching program was murdered in the mid-sixties by a local resident when she refused his romantic advances. The man was caught, however, due to his mental capacity and well-respected family connections, he served only a few years at Broughton Hospital in Morganton. The 3rd floor began experiencing a haunting shortly after the girls' death. It is t... |