Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Banner Elk, North Carolina, in Avery county, is 28 miles E of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 86 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 811.

The People and Families of Banner Elk

In Banner Elk, about 28% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Banner Elk, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Banner Elk had a median family income of $41,964. Interestingly, lots of people in Banner Elk have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Banner Elk favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Banner Elk Housing

Banner Elk has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 44% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Banner Elk, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Banner Elk, 78% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Banner Elk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Banner Elk, NC

Comparing Banner Elk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Banner Elk Almanac

Banner Elk Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Banner Elk Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Banner Elk, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Banner Elk High Schools (2004)

GRANDFATHER ACADEMY
HICKORY NUT GAP ROAD
828-898-3868
A charter school.
Serves 42 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.3

Banner Elk Colleges

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Lees-McRae College

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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