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Boone, NC
North Carolina · Watauga County
Boone is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 19,534. Residents earn $28,633 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
2.3
/5.0
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Fair
19,534
Population
3,057/sq mi density
$28,633
Median Income
$18,600 per capita
$373,600
Home Value
$469,649 Zillow
$1,080
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
131
Violent Crime/100K
1,312 property/100K
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,633 median income, 8.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$373,600 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K (66% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.1% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
6
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
5
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Boone, NC
5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Boone, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ginseng Trade | Marker is at the intersection of West King Street (U.S. 321/421) and Water Street, on the left when traveling west on West King Street. |
| Stanley Harris | 1882 - 1976. Marker is on West King Street (U.S. 321/441) near Poplar Grove Connector Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| Appalachian State University | Marker is on Blowing Rock Road (U.S. 321/221) just south of Pine Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Stoneman's Raid | Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 421 and Blue Ridge Parkway, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 421. |
| Stoneman's Raid | Marker is on East King Street (State Highway 321), on the right when traveling west. |