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Henderson County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Henderson County, set in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, is known for its charming small-town atmosphere, scenic landscapes, and lively apple orchards. The area attracts visitors with its outdoor recreation, walkable historic districts, and thriving arts scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
6,387
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.34°, -82.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,470
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
80
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
Internet Speed
287 Mbps
Upload
228 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
AVL
Distance
12 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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