Black Mountain, North Carolina

Population 7,885

Black Mountain is located in Buncombe County, NC. The population is 7,885, making Black Mountain the largest city in Buncombe County.

There are 3 public schools in Black Mountain with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Black Mountain is very low , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Black Mountain is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Black Mountain property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Black Mountain include Black Mountain Township, Montreat and Swannanoa.

Black Mountain Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 50.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.7%

Crime Rate

2.87% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 244
  • Violent Crimes: 98
  • Robbery: 37
  • Burglary: 391
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

15.72% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Black Mountain
  • 11.41 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

91 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 85

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Black Mountain, NC and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Black Mountain's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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3 Private Schools

Stone Mountain School

Swannanoa Valley Montessori School

The Learning Community School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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38 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Black Mountain, NC issued 38 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Black Mountain, NC issued 23 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $990
  • 1 Bedroom: $990
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,160
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,580
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,000

Zip Codes

28711 28757 28778

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Environmental Hazards

91 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Black Mountain, NC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Black Mountain, NC is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Black Mountain, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.12°
  • February 40.43°
  • March 47.5°
  • April 56.88°
  • May 64.26°
  • June 72.34°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 73.66°
  • September 67.48°
  • October 55.33°
  • November 46.4°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Black Mountain, NC

Earthquakes
Black Mountain, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Black Mountain, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Black Mountain, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Black Mountain, NC has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Black Mountain, NC: $41,807

Unemployment

Unemployment in Black Mountain is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.19%
White Collar - 51.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Patrick T. McHenry

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Black Mountain, NC

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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