Beech Mountain
Where is Beech Mountain!
Located within a day's drive of over half of the country's
population, Beech Mountain is nestled in the Southern
Appalachian
Highlands between Roan Mountain, Tennessee, and Boone, North
Carolina. Its less than 6 hours from Atlanta, less than 7
from Cincinnati, and only 5 hours from Nashville, Tennessee.
The Town of Beech
Mountain is located in North Western North Carolina near the
North Carolina - Tennessee state line. The Town is situated on
the Watauga/Avery County Line at the end of NC 184. NC 184, also
known as The Beech Mountain Parkway, is the main road into the
town from Banner Elk.
Beech Mountain Map
Beech Mountain Community Profile
At an elevation of 5,506 feet Beech Mountain is the highest
incorporated town east of the Rockies. The Town has a full
time
population of about 290, but the population swells to as high as
12,000 during the winter and 6,000 in the summer. People flock
to Beech Mountain in the winter to ski at
SkiBeech and in the
summer to take advantage of the mild climate and numerous
recreational opportunities. Even though there are only about 290 full
time residents on Beech Mountain, there are approximately 2,000 dwelling units on the mountain. Beech Mountain has become a
popular location for vacation and 2nd homes for many people from
North Carolina to Florida.
|
|
Number |
Percent |
U.S. |
|
Total population |
310 |
|
|
|
Male |
161 |
51.9 |
49.1% |
|
Female |
149 |
48.1 |
50.9% |
|
Median age (years) |
50.8 |
N/A |
35.3 |
|
Under 5 years |
7 |
2.3 |
6.8% |
|
18 years and over |
271 |
87.4 |
74.3% |
|
65 years and over |
71 |
22.9 |
12.4% |
|
Household population |
310 |
100.0 |
97.2% |
|
Average household size |
2.14 |
N/A |
2.59 |
|
Average family size |
2.45 |
N/A |
3.14 |
|
Total housing units |
1,868 |
|
|
|
Vacant housing
units |
1,723 |
92.2 |
9.0% |
|
Beech Mountain |
Number |
Percent |
U.S. |
|
Single-family owner-occupied homes |
101 |
|
|
|
Median value
(dollars) |
133,800 |
(X) |
119,600 |
|
With a mortgage
(dollars) |
1,133 |
(X) |
1,088 |
|
Not mortgaged
(dollars) |
305 |
(X) |
295 |
|
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 and Summary File 3 - Beech Mountain |
