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Buncombe County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Buncombe County, anchored by Asheville, is a cultural and natural mecca in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The region charms with its thriving arts scene, distinctive neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor adventures. Visitors find a blend of historic, hip, and down-to-earth experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
269,452
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.61°, -82.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
74
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
79
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,540
Local Cost
$2,040
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
87
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1347 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AVL
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 86/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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