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Spruce Pine, NC
North Carolina · Yancey County
Spruce Pine is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,381. Residents earn $47,583 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,381
Population
586/sq mi density
$47,583
Median Income
$29,134 per capita
$202,300
Home Value
$240,270 Zillow
$735
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
146
Violent Crime/100K
2,332 property/100K
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,583 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$202,300 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
23
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Bigfoot Sightings
3
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Historic Markers
3
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Spruce Pine, NC
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Spruce Pine, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Penland School | Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 226 and Penland Road (County Route 1242), on the left when traveling north on State Highway 226. |
| Spruce Pine Mining District | Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 226 and Blue Ridge Parkway, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 226. |
| Cathey's Fort | Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 221 and North Carolina Highway 226, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 221. |