Waynesville, North Carolina

Population 9,864

Waynesville is located in Haywood County, NC. The population is 9,864, making Waynesville the largest city in Haywood County.

There are 7 public schools in Waynesville with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Waynesville is very low , and there are 58 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Waynesville is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Waynesville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Waynesville include Waynesville Township, Lake Junaluska and Maggie Valley.

Waynesville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 18.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.9%

Crime Rate

66.31% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 335
  • Violent Crimes: 611
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

80.25% Higher than national avg.
  • 58 offenders in Waynesville
  • 58.80 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

208 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 197

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Waynesville, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Waynesville's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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13 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Waynesville, NC issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 13 permits, 5 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Waynesville, NC issued 4 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: $657
  • 1 Bedroom: $847
  • 2 Bedrooms: $967
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,467

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Environmental Hazards

208 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Waynesville, NC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Waynesville, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.37°
  • February 38.65°
  • March 46.35°
  • April 56.23°
  • May 62.75°
  • June 69.88°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 72.13°
  • September 65.2°
  • October 53.5°
  • November 44.85°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Waynesville, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Waynesville, NC: $37,612

Unemployment

Unemployment in Waynesville is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.32%
White Collar - 53.68%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

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