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Crossnore, NC

Crossnore, NC.

Population: 115 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Crossnore, NC is $314,300. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$314,300

Median home value (Census)

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$314,300
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$769/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$774/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,531/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Crossnore Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.3 in
Annual snowfall
12.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (48 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Elk River Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
26
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
46.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,000
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,359
Average weekly wage
$904
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
151

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the median home value in Crossnore, NC?
$314,300 (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in Crossnore, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Crossnore, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Crossnore, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Crossnore, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Crossnore, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Crossnore, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Crossnore, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Crossnore, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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