Ashe County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Ashe County, set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is known for its natural beauty, thriving arts scene, and historic small towns. Visitors flock for scenic drives, year-round outdoor recreation, and a welcoming Appalachian community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
26,577
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.43°, -81.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,060
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1207 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IKB
Distance
43 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.