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Swannanoa
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Swannanoa is a peaceful mountain town set in western North Carolina, known for its welcoming community and natural beauty. Situated between Asheville and Black Mountain, it offers a slower pace of life with easy access to hiking, rivers, and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.60°, -82.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,215
Local Cost
$1,448
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
72
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
385 Mbps
Upload
62 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
AVL
Distance
22 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 68/100.
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