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Black Mountain, NC
North Carolina · Buncombe County · Asheville Metro
Black Mountain is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 8,462. Residents earn $70,041 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
8,462
Population
1,254/sq mi density
$70,041
Median Income
$49,465 per capita
$351,700
Home Value
$453,554 Zillow
$1,334
Median Rent
44.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
2,309 property/100K
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Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,041 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$351,700 home value, $1,334/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Bigfoot Sightings
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Historic Markers Near Black Mountain, NC
6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Black Mountain, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Rafael Guastavino | 1842-1908. Marker is on State Highway 9 south of Interstate 40, on the right when traveling south. |
| Geodesic Domes | Marker is on West State Street (U.S. 70) 0.1 miles west of Cragmont Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| Montreat College | Marker is on Montreat Road (State Highway 9) 0.1 miles north of East State Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north. |
| Mount Mitchell Railroad | Marker is at the intersection of Old U.S. 70 and Old Toll Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 70. |
| Black Mountain College | Marker is on W State Street (U.S. 70) near W College Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| André Michaux | Marker is on State Street (U.S. 70) near N Dougherty Street, on the right when traveling east. |