Bryson City, North Carolina

Population 1,701

Bryson City is located in Swain County, NC. The population is 1,701, making Bryson City the largest city in Swain County.

There are 6 public schools in Bryson City with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Bryson City is moderate , and there are 40 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bryson City is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bryson City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bryson City include Nantahala Township, Cherokee and Barkers Creek Township.

Bryson City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 24.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.3%

Crime Rate

56.74% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 292
  • Violent Crimes: 328
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 511
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

94.24% Higher than national avg.
  • 40 offenders in Bryson City
  • 235.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

85 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 82

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 6 K-12 public schools in Bryson City, NC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Bryson City's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Grace Christian Academy

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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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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $575
  • 1 Bedroom: $579
  • 2 Bedrooms: $724
  • 3 Bedrooms: $986
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,143

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Environmental Hazards

85 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Bryson City, NC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Bryson City, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Bryson City, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.32°
  • February 42.5°
  • March 50.92°
  • April 60.5°
  • May 68.74°
  • June 76.96°
  • July 78.66°
  • August 79.08°
  • September 72.22°
  • October 59.72°
  • November 49.15°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bryson City, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bryson City, NC: $32,750

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.00%
White Collar - 54.00%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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