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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.
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
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
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,865 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$667,300 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K (15% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Blowing Rock
Waterfalls
13
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Historic Markers
4
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Waterfalls Near Blowing Rock, NC
13 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Blowing Rock, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Barn Ridge Creek Falls | |
| Blue Hole Falls | |
| China Creek Falls | |
| Dugger Creek Falls | |
| Glen Burney Falls | |
| Lower Glen Marie Falls | |
| Lower Thunderhole Falls | |
| New Year's Creek Cascades | |
| Silvervale Falls | |
| Thunderhole Falls | |
| Upper Glen Marie Falls | |
| Walker Hollow Falls | |
| Woodruff Branch Falls |