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Blowing Rock, NC
North Carolina · Watauga County
Blowing Rock is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 848. Residents earn $120,865 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
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/5.0
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848
Population
262/sq mi density
$120,865
Median Income
$73,833 per capita
$667,300
Home Value
$732,100 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
323
Violent Crime/100K
2,264 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
5.0 / 5.0
$120,865 median income, 0.4% unemployment
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Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$667,300 home value, $877/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K (15% below avg)
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% 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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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Blowing Rock, NC
4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Blowing Rock, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Stoneman's Raid | Marker is on Main Street (Business U.S. 321) south of Sunset Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| Emily Prudden | 1881 - 1976. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Business Highway 321) and Valley Boulevard (U.S. 321), on the left when traveling west on Main Street. |
| Elliott Daingerfield | 1859-1932. Marker is on Blowing Rock Highway (U.S. 221) north of Westglow Circle, on the right when traveling north. |
| Stoneman's Raid | Marker is on Valley Boulevard (U.S. 321). |