Marble, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 321.
Males: 101  (31.6%)
Females: 220  (68.4%)
Median resident age:

25.8 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28905.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,218
Marble:

$50,218
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,562

Marble CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $231,146
Marble:

$231,146
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $194,163; detached houses: $192,965
March 2022 cost of living index in Marble: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.6%
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According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Marble, North Carolina as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Marble is 32 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (57.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), English (1.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1700 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Knoxville, TN (55.2 miles , pop. 173,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (101.6 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (503.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Andrews, NC (2.4 miles ),
Murphy, NC (2.9 miles ),
Hayesville, NC (3.3 miles ),
Robbinsville, NC (3.5 miles ),
Lake Santeetlah, NC (3.7 miles),
Young Harris, GA (4.1 miles ),
Ivylog, GA (4.3 miles ),
Hiawassee, GA (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 35.17 N, Longitude: 83.92 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 828

Distribution of median household income in Marble, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Marble, NC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 62.8. This is about average.

City:

62.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 39.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Marble-area historical tornado activity is near North Carolina state average. It is 7% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the Marble place center killed 4 people and injured 26 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1993, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.8 miles away from the place center injured 17 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marble-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 68% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 43.2 miles away from Marble center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 107.6 miles away from Marble center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 121.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 182.5 miles away from Marble center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 209.6 miles away from Marble center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 54.6 miles away from Marble center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cherokee County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Marble:

  • VALLEY VIEW CARE AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; ANDREWS, NC)
  • DISTRICT MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 6 miles away; ANDREWS, NC)
  • DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; ANDREWS, NC)
  • DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSP OF SW NC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; ANDREWS, NC)
  • SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DIALYSIS DENOVO FACILITY (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; MURPHY, NC)
  • CLAY COUNTY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HAYESVILLE, NC)
  • GRAHAM HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ROBBINSVILLE, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marble:

  • University of North Georgia (about 45 miles; Dahlonega, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,445)
  • Western Carolina University (about 46 miles; Cullowhee, NC; FT enrollment: 8,684)
  • Piedmont College (about 48 miles; Demorest, GA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Lee University (about 54 miles; Cleveland, TN; FT enrollment: 4,422)
  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (about 54 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 25,483)
  • Cleveland State Community College (about 54 miles; Cleveland, TN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • Pellissippi State Community College (about 56 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,271)

Public elementary/middle school in Marble:

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Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hyatt Creek (A), Bettis Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: A Gathering Of Angels (181 Alf Branch Drive).

Cherokee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Marble that have no violations reported:

  • PEACE VALLEY CAMPGROUND (Population served: 140, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.5%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.3%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Marble:

Marital status in Marble, NC
  • Never married: 43.5%
  • Now married: 34.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Marble:

  • High school or higher: 95.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marble, NC (based on Cherokee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,14660
Mainline Protestant2,08510
Catholic1,0542
Other3292
Orthodox201
None14,857-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Cherokee County:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Cherokee County:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Here:

6.81 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Here:

8.70 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.3%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Cherokee County:

24.7%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.9%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Marble:

  • WKRK (1320 AM; 5 kW; MURPHY, NC; Owner: RADFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCVP (600 AM; 1 kW; MURPHY, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDUN (550 AM; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: JWJ PROPERTIRS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marble:

  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCNG (102.7 FM; MURPHY, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WIVK-FM (107.7 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWST (102.1 FM; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WRBN (104.1 FM; CLAYTON, GA; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCC-FM (96.7 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOKI-FM (100.3 FM; OAK RIDGE, TN; Owner: OAK RIDGE FM, INC.)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W269AY (101.7 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W234AG (94.7 FM; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHLC (104.5 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORP.)
  • W277AL (103.3 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WSEV-FM (105.5 FM; GATLINBURG, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • WLLJ (103.1 FM; ETOWAH, TN; Owner: FRIENDSHIP BROADCASTING LLC.)
  • WTFH (89.9 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • W212AB (90.3 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, ETC., NC; Owner: THE MASTER'S MISSION)

TV broadcast stations around Marble:

  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WDTT-LP (Channel 38; LENOIR CITY, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • W31AN (Channel 31; MURPHY, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W59AD (Channel 59; ANDREWS, ETC., NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W42AT (Channel 42; HAYESVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 194ft / 59.2mTotal length
  • $11,000Total costs
  • 50,804Total average daily traffic
  • 6,293Total average daily truck traffic
  • 101,505Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Marble, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 51950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 71980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Marble, NC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Marble)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • MARBLE, 2132 Airport Rd (Lat: 35.178611 Lon: -83.922222), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPVX261,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.010 MHz, Grant Date: 07/17/2012, Expiration Date: 08/28/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2022, Certifier: Carl T Swanson, Registrant: Asheville Communications Inc., 34 Orchard St., Asheville, NC 28801, Phone: (828) 251-1243, Fax: (828) 252-2293, Email:

  • RTU #3 / Well #3, E. Allmon Cr Road, 70m Ne Of Rtu #1 / Gst #1 (Line 2 This App) (Lat: 35.197028 Lon: -83.918056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQCT417,
    Assigned Frequencies: 217.700 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2015, Expiration Date: 05/19/2025, Certifier: Dale Palmer, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 9556 Us Hwy 19/74 (Lat: 35.178333 Lon: -83.915000), Type: Tank, Structure height: 12.1 m, Overall height: 12.8 m, Call Sign: WQDW219,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.362 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2005, Expiration Date: 11/14/2015, Cancellation Date: 01/16/2016, Certifier: William M Green, Registrant: Lao 20523702, 102 E Middle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-1938, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:

  • 2 MARBLE, 9556 Us Highway 19/74 (Lat: 35.178333 Lon: -83.915000), Type: Tank, Structure height: 12.1 m, Overall height: 12.8 m, Call Sign: WQXH222,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.362 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2016, Expiration Date: 03/02/2026, Certifier: Jake B Buchanan, Registrant: Asheville Communications Inc., 34 Orchard St., Asheville, NC 28801, Phone: (828) 251-1243, Fax: (828) 252-2293, Email:

  • MOB, Lat: 35.185722 Lon: -83.916306, Call Sign: WRBU471,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.387 MHz, 468.787 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 463.287 MHz, 469.412 MHz, Grant Date: 06/21/2018, Expiration Date: 06/21/2028, Certifier: Jacque Khalil, Registrant: Bearcom Operating LLC, Dallas, TX 75355-9001, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Email:

  • Lat: 35.185694 Lon: -83.916278, Call Sign: WRQT586,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.237 MHz, 451.312 MHz, 456.237 MHz, 462.512 MHz, 467.512 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2022, Expiration Date: 05/07/2032, Certifier: Rl Booth, Registrant: Bearcom, 4009 Distribution Drive, Bldg 200, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • HORSE RIDGE, 659 High Falls Road (Lat: 35.154722 Lon: -83.922944), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WQUC673,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2014, Expiration Date: 06/04/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/15/2015, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • HORSE RIDGE, 659 High Falls Road (Lat: 35.154722 Lon: -83.922944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WQXR519,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/17/2016, Expiration Date: 05/17/2026, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • 5AS1234A, 659 High Falls Rd (Lat: 35.154722 Lon: -83.922889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WRAU454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+9 more), Grant Date: 03/06/2018, Expiration Date: 03/06/2028, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • 020-412, 6686 Hwy 141 (Lat: 35.155639 Lon: -83.916694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 71.3 m, Call Sign: WRMS267,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/25/2021, Expiration Date: 05/25/2031, Certifier: Mike Hargrove, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Marble)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: BIDDULPH P.T.A. (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2264C, N2264C, N-2264C, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 06/08/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 09/01/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Robert O Cody, Po Box 218, Marble, NC 28905
  • Aircraft: HOLLAND TRAVIS E VELOCITY (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 29VV, N29VV, N-29VV, Serial Number: FGA-001, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 11/04/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 09/24/2012
    Registrant (Individual): James A Miller, Po Box 507, Marble, NC 28905
  • Aircraft: PEKOLA JAMES W RIDGE RUNNER III (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 39ZT, N39ZT, N-39ZT, Serial Number: 02030388, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 11/02/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 08/13/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas Wesley Sarvis, Po Box 286, Marble, NC 28905
  • Aircraft: HILTON DAVID L AVID AIRCRAFT MODL B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9957H, N9957H, N-9957H, Serial Number: D H 1, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 09/14/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 08/24/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas W Sarvis, Po Box 286, Marble, NC 28905
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310Q (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30LC, N30LC, N-30LC, Serial Number: 310Q0417, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 12/08/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 01/13/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Roberto B Ramos, 102 Laureyl Mountain Rd, Marble, NC 28906
  • Aircraft: WILLI DONALD EDWARD WILLI 2 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 707DW, N707DW, N-707DW, Serial Number: DW88, Year manufactured: 1988, Airworthiness Date: 04/04/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 3355 Airport Rd, Marble, NC 28905
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/31/2018

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marble, NC
  • 79.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marble, NC
  • 90.9%Electricity
  • 9.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Marble compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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