Boone

Watauga County, North Carolina

Population 55K |Median income $51,693 |1 hospital

Population

55,123

Watauga County

Median Income

$51,693

-24% vs avg

Median Home Value

$358,900

+58% vs avg

Median Age

31.4

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

55K+7%

Median Income

$51,693+51%

Median Home Value

$358,900+57%

Poverty Rate

25.5%-19%

Unemployment

7.9%-23%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

Poverty Rate

25.5% +80% vs avg

Unemployment 7.9%

Bachelor's Degree+ 48.1%

Work From Home 10.4%

Public Transit 1.7%

Population

White 89.8%

African American 2%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%

Asian 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity

33%

High Blood Pressure

31.3%

Short Sleep Duration

29.9%

Physical Inactivity

21.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

19%

Binge Drinking

17.7%

Current Smoking

12.3%

Frequent Physical Distress

12.2%

Current Asthma

10.9%

Diabetes

9.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.9%

Annual Checkup 77.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

8.8%

Coronary Heart Disease

6.3%

Stroke

3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

4/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER

BOONE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Boone Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Alexander, Catawba, Davie, Iredell, and Rowan Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Charlotte Metro and Surrounding North Carolina Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Rutherford, Polk, and Cleveland Counties in North Carolina

NOAA · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Boone, NC? ▼

Boone, NC has a population of 55,123 people, located in Watauga County, North Carolina.

What is the median household income in Boone? ▼

The median household income in Boone, NC is $51,693 per year. The poverty rate is 25.5%.

What is the median home value in Boone? ▼

The median home value in Boone, NC is $358,900. Median rent is $1,127/month.

What are the top health concerns in Boone? ▼

The top health indicators in Boone include Obesity (33%), High Blood Pressure (31.3%), Short Sleep Duration (29.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Boone? ▼

Boone has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Boone? ▼

The median age in Boone, NC is 31.4 years. 48.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Boone, NC is located in Watauga County, North Carolina. With a population of 55K and a median household income of $51,693, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Boone area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Watauga County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.