There are 20 independent living communities serving Black Mountain, North Carolina. This includes 1 community in Black Mountain and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in North Carolina range from about $20 to $145 per day, with a median expenditure running around $54. The per month cost averages around $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. Yearly, the average cost is around $19,404, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Black Mountain, NC typically range from around $650 per month to $2,904 per month, with an average cost of about $1,375 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $16,500.
Black Mountain is a small city in Buncombe County in the State of North Carolina. It is included in the Asheville metro statistical area. While the encompassing area includes 334,352 residents, there are 13,209 living within the city. 36% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Black Mountain is 71. The median housing price in the city is $291,000, which is somewhat higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000. Black Mountain also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.92%. The city's median household income is $41,000 ($24,000 per capita), vs the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina.
Black Mountain has mild average temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The city gets very high levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other American cities, Black Mountain has moderate air quality and a very low crime rate.