Avery County , North Carolina
Population: 17,643 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $57,657 Home $233,200 Rent $791/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,643 residents, Avery County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$57,657
Median Income
household
$233,200
Home Value
median
$791/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $57,657 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,899 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| Median Home Value | $233,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $791/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,643 |
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.4%
Obesity
10.2%
Diabetes
16.5%
Smoking
33.8%
High Blood Pressure
25.4%
No Physical Activity
26.4%
Depression
32.1%
Insufficient Sleep
79.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 47.5 · 47th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
38.58
🌀 Hurricane
61.49
🔥 Wildfire
34.32
❄️ Winter Storm
31.64
🌍 Earthquake
51.49
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