Bent Creek, NC

Bent Creek is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,854. Residents earn $52,485 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,854 Population 839/sq mi density

$52,485 Median Income $38,229 per capita

$377,500 Home Value $454,142 Zillow

$1,914 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$52,485 median income, 13.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$377,500 home value, $1,914/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Explore Near Bent Creek

UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

View all →

Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

Currently viewing

Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

View all →

4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Bent Creek, NC.

Name	Description
Rutherford Trace	Marker is on Brevard Road (State Highway 191) north of Biltmore Estates Drive, on the right when traveling north.
William Moore	Marker is on Sand Hill Road (Route 3412), on the left when traveling south.
Rutherford Trace	Marker is on Smokey Park Highway (U.S. 19/23).
Dr. L.B. McBrayer	Marker is on Brevard Road (State Highway 191) near Bent Creek Ranch Road, on the right when traveling north.