Mills River, North Carolina

Population 6,806

Mills River is located in Henderson County, NC. The population is 6,806, making Mills River the 4th largest city in Henderson County.

There are 2 public schools in Mills River with an average Homefacts rating of A+. The total crime rate for Mills River is high , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mills River is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mills River property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mills River include Mills River Township, Horse Shoe and Mountain Home.

Mills River Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Exceptional
  • No High School Diploma: 7.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.5%

Crime Rate

52.22% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 288
  • Violent Crimes: 429
  • Robbery: 119
  • Burglary: 871
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

34.90% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Mills River
  • 8.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

11 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 9

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Mills River, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Mills River's schools as Exceptional, with an overall A+ rating.
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6 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Mills River, NC

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,070
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,075
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,252
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,705
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,158

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Environmental Hazards

11 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.17°
  • February 39.3°
  • March 46.88°
  • April 56.35°
  • May 63.43°
  • June 70.94°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 72.97°
  • September 66.23°
  • October 54.1°
  • November 45.73°
  • December 38.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mills River, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mills River, NC: $61,863

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mills River is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.06%
White Collar - 59.94%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Mills River, NC

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1 Library view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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