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2 Demographics 3 History 4 Miscellaneous |
Geography
Blowing Rock is located at 36°7'47" North, 81°40'21" West (36.129663, -81.672566)1,
in the Blue Ridge mountain range.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has
Rainfall is moderate; thunderstorms are occasional, and rarely severe.
There are 663 households, of which
The population consists of
For every 100 females there are 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $54,271, and the median income for a family is $66,979. Males have a median income of $45,417 compared to $27,361 for females. The per capita income for the town is $34,294. 9.1% of the population and 2.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.1% are under the age of 18 and 6.5% are 65 or older.
Two churches are of architectural note, St. Mary's of the Hills Episcopal Church, and Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Most essential services are available in Blowing Rock, in Boone, North Carolina, approximately eight miles away, or elsewhere in the county.
The town is served by U.S. Highways 221 and 321. For other transportation facilities, consult Boone, North Carolina and Watauga County, North Carolina.History
The town of Blowing Rock dates from the last years of the nineteenth century and began as a resort destination, largely for those seeking cool relief from summer heat.Miscellaneous
The town has a vibrant economy based in part on tourism. A small, quaint downtown area is characterized by numerous shops of varying types, a pleasant public park, and diverse restaurants. The mountainous terrain provides scenic views with long-range vistas from several locations around town, including the Blowing Rock itself.