County Profile
Buncombe County, North Carolina
FIPS 37021 · Population 269,452 · 2,134 ft elevation
Climate
Avg Temperature
56.2°F
Avg Humidity
68.0%
6% above U.S. avg of 64%
Avg Precipitation
47.3″/yr
Heating Degree Days
3,900
Cooling Degree Days
850
Air Quality
Avg AQI
39
Good
PM2.5 Avg
7.1 μg/m³
Good (within EPA standard)
Ozone Avg
0.058 ppm
Good Air Days
88.0%
Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$380,000
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
Median Income
$56,000
Home Value 1yr Change
+5.9%
Land Price (per acre est.)
$12,000
Healthcare Access
Hospitals within 30 mi
5
Avg Hospital Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.8 mi
Insurance Status
Active Carriers
6
Carriers Withdrawn (2yr)
0
Risk Flag
No