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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
C
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
C
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
Explore Near Boone
Mines
6
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
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Mines Near Boone, NC
6 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Boone, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bamboo Road Quarry | Crushed, Broken Granite - Surface (Active) |
| Boone Quarry | Crushed, Broken Granite - Surface (Active) |
| Elk | Dimension Stone NEC - Surface (Active) |
| Elk Creek | Dimension Stone NEC - Surface (Active) |
| Elk Quarry #2 | Dimension Stone NEC - Surface (Abandoned) |
| J.W. Hampton Recycling | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC - Facility (Abandoned) |