Yancey County , North Carolina
Population: 18,676 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $54,961 Home $222,300 Rent $807/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 18,676 residents, Yancey County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$54,961
Median Income
household
$222,300
Home Value
median
$807/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $54,961 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,699 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| Median Home Value | $222,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $807/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 18,676 |
| Median Age | 47.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.6%
Obesity
13.7%
Diabetes
15.9%
Smoking
32.9%
High Blood Pressure
26.5%
No Physical Activity
28.3%
Depression
30.9%
Insufficient Sleep
80.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.2 · 42th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
35.08
🌀 Hurricane
54.94
🔥 Wildfire
51.78
❄️ Winter Storm
32.81
🌍 Earthquake
51.97
☀️ Drought
51.02
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