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  Beech Mountain,
located at an elevation of 5506 feet, is the highest town in
eastern America. It is situated in the mountains of
northwestern North Carolina. The area is known for its
scenic views and the four season climate. People travel here
year round for short weekend trips and extended vacations.
Many people enjoy it so much, they want to live here all
year!
Click here for the
Beech Mountain weather forecast.
Here is some helpful information:
Nearest cities:
Banner Elk, NC (3.3 miles)
Sugar Mountain, NC (6.1 miles)
Seven Devils, NC (6.4 miles)
Elk Park, NC (7.5 miles)
Grandfather, NC (7.7 miles)
Newland, NC (8.8 miles)
Roan Mountain, TN (12.8 miles)
Crossnore, NC (13.2 miles)
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Demographics
(sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census; ePodunk) |
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Population |
Population: 310
Square miles: 6.65 |
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Gender |
Male:
51.9%
Female: 48.1% |
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Age |
15 or younger: 10.6%
16-24: 7.7%
25-44: 24.8%
45-64: 33.9%
65+: 22.9% |
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Race and Ethnicity |
White: 97.4%
Black or African American: 0%
American Indian and Alaska native: 0%
Asian: 0%
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander: 0%
Some other race: 0%
Two or more races: 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.0% |
Climate:
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Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
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Nov |
Dec |
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Average temp. (°F) |
28.9 |
31.6 |
38.7 |
46.8 |
55.4 |
62.1 |
66.0 |
64.7 |
59.3 |
49.4 |
40.7 |
32.9 |
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High temperature (°F) |
39.0 |
41.9 |
49.3 |
57.3 |
65.2 |
71.5 |
75.2 |
73.9 |
68.7 |
60.2 |
51.2 |
43.0 |
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Low temperature (°F) |
18.9 |
21.3 |
28.1 |
36.2 |
45.5 |
52.7 |
56.7 |
55.5 |
50.0 |
38.6 |
30.1 |
22.7 |
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Precipitation (in) |
4.4 |
4.1 |
5.2 |
4.5 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
4.7 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
3.9 |
4.1 |
3.4 |
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Colleges/universities with over
2000 students nearest to Beech Mountain:
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
(about 12 miles; BOONE, NC; Full-time enrollment:
12,245)
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles;
JOHNSON CITY, TN; FT enrollment: 9,498)
NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about
41 miles; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; FT enrollment: 2,729)
CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles;
HICKORY, NC; FT enrollment: 2,052)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE (about 62
miles; ASHEVILLE, NC; FT enrollment: 2,759)
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62
miles; RICHLANDS, VA; FT enrollment: 2,412)
ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(about 63 miles; ASHEVILLE, NC; FT enrollment:
2,728) |
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Strongest FM radio stations in
Beech Mountain:
WECR-FM (102.3 FM; BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner:
RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
WZJS (100.7 FM; BANNER ELK, NC; Owner: HIGHLAND
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES, LLC)
W285DG (104.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: CITADEL
BROADCASTING COMPANY)
W225AA (92.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC.
COMMUNICATION CORP)
WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE
ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL
BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
W214AP (90.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: THE MOODY
BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL
BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE
RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
WQUT (101.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL
BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY
BROADCASTING CORP.)
WKVS (103.3 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: FOOTHILLS RADIO
GROUP, LLC)
W232AV (94.3 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: DAVID TORRES)
W218BW (91.5 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE
STATE UNIVERSITY)
WMMY (106.1 FM; JEFFERSON, NC; Owner: 106.1, INC.)
W267AN (101.3 FM; WILKESBORO, NC; Owner: TRIAD
FAMILY NETWORK, INC.)
WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY
BROADCASTING CORPORATION) |
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