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Elk Park, NC

Elk Park, NC.

Population: 2,565 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elk Park, NC is $312,082 — down 1.6% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,082

Median home value

-1.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$312,082
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$334,005
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Cranberry Middle, Freedom Trail Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
37
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (51 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Elk River Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+41 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
38.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$700
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,902
Average weekly wage
$773
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
95

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Elk ParkState medianUS median
Median home value$312,082$287,250$289,727
Median annual property tax$700$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Elk Park, NC?
$312,082.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elk Park, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Elk Park, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elk Park, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elk Park, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elk Park, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Elk Park, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elk Park, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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