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Boone
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Boone is a scenic mountain town in North Carolina's High Country, renowned for its outdoor recreation, Appalachian State University, and welcoming small-town charm. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone is a gateway to hiking, skiing, and exploring local Southern culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
305
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.22°, -81.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,205
Local Cost
$1,415
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
1.8°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1267 mm
Internet Speed
283 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
7
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1467.0
Airport
MRN
Distance
44 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 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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