Dillsboro, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 212 (91% urban, 9% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.4%
 
Males: 80  (38.1%)
Females: 132  (61.9%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28725.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,713 (it was $18,750 in 2000)
Dillsboro:

$56,713
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,707 (it was $14,365 in 2000)

Dillsboro town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $238,910 (it was $88,300 in 2000)
Dillsboro:

$238,910
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $393,776; detached houses: $431,340; mobile homes: $193,542

Median gross rent in 2022: $846.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dillsboro: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.0%
(11.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.7% for other race residents, 2.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Dillsboro, NC (2022)
    • 18076.3%White alone
    • 3514.8%Two or more races
    • 104.2%American Indian alone
    • 83.4%Hispanic
    • 73.0%Other race alone

Races in Dillsboro detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Dillsboro, North Carolina as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dillsboro is 236 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (31.2%), Irish (9.9%), Scotch-Irish (9.2%), German (6.4%), British (4.3%), Welsh (3.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1983 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 534 people per square mile   (low).

Dillsboro, North Carolina map

6 residents are foreign born (2.5% Latin America).

This town:

2.5%
North Carolina:

8.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $914 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $883 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Asheville, NC (41.8 miles , pop. 68,889).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (129.3 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (507.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sylva, NC (1.4 miles ),
Webster, NC (1.6 miles ),
Cullowhee, NC (2.4 miles ),
Forest Hills, NC (2.4 miles ),
Cherokee, NC (2.8 miles ),
Bryson City, NC (3.4 miles ),
Maggie Valley, NC (3.8 miles ),
Franklin, NC (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 35.37 N, Longitude: 83.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 828

Distribution of median household income in Dillsboro, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dillsboro, NC in 2022

Dillsboro satellite photo by USGS

Dillsboro tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +84 (+69.4%).
Most common industries in Dillsboro, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.7%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (8.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.4%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (21.6%)
  • Construction (18.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.5%)
  • Wood products (8.1%)
  • Jewelry, luggage, leather goods stores (8.1%)
  • Social assistance (8.1%)
  • Paper (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.8%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Apparel (8.6%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (5.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Dillsboro, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.3%)
  • Top executives (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (16.2%)
  • Top executives (13.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (8.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.1%)
  • Woodworkers (8.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.2%)
  • Art and design workers (5.2%)
  • Other financial specialists (5.2%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.2%)

Average climate in Dillsboro, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dillsboro, North Carolina average temperatures Dillsboro, North Carolina average precipitation Dillsboro, North Carolina humidity Dillsboro, North Carolina wind speed Dillsboro, North Carolina snowfall Dillsboro, North Carolina sunshine Dillsboro, North Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 86.0. This is about average.

City:

86.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 0.382. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.382
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.93. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.93
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Dillsboro-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Carolina state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 42.3 miles away from the Dillsboro town center killed 4 people and injured 26 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/28/1976, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dillsboro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 47% 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 49.8 miles away from Dillsboro 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 143.0 miles away from Dillsboro center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 112.3 miles away from Dillsboro 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 199.8 miles away from Dillsboro center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 147.8 miles away from Dillsboro center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 343.2 miles away from Dillsboro 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 Jackson County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dillsboro topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dillsboro:

  • SKYLAND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SYLVA, NC)
  • WESTCARE HOME HEALTH AND HOS (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; SYLVA, NC)
  • SYLVA DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; SYLVA, NC)
  • MEDWEST HARRIS Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; SYLVA, NC)
  • HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL TCU (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SYLVA, NC)
  • WEBSTER GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; WEBSTER, NC)
  • SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; BRYSON CITY, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dillsboro:

  • Western Carolina University (about 10 miles; Cullowhee, NC; Full-time enrollment: 8,684)
  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (about 42 miles; Asheville, NC; FT enrollment: 6,992)
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville (about 43 miles; Asheville, NC; FT enrollment: 3,312)
  • Clemson University (about 54 miles; Clemson, SC; FT enrollment: 20,131)
  • North Greenville University (about 54 miles; Tigerville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,341)
  • Furman University (about 56 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,988)
  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (about 56 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 25,483)

Points of interest:

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Reservoir: Lake Dillsboro (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Scott Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Best Western River Escape Inn (248 Wbi Drive), Holiday Inn Exp Stes Dillsboro (26 Rufus Robinson Road).

Jackson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Dillsboro and their reported violations in the past:

LOCUST FIELD BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 85, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2007), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-16-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-30-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2007 and MAR-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-28-2007), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-28-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-30-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-02-2006), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-02-2006), St Public Notif received (JAN-16-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-30-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
LONGBRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-01-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-01-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-02-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-16-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-16-2006), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-16-2006), St Public Notif received (DEC-29-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-02-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • UNCLE BILL`S FLEA MARKET (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

50.0%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.1%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Dillsboro:

Marital status in Dillsboro, NC
  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 18.9%

For population 25 years and over in Dillsboro:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 54.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dillsboro, NC (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,66077
Mainline Protestant3,82518
Catholic1,2781
Other5493
Black Protestant1161
None21,708-
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: 7
Jackson County:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

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

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Jackson County:

5.51 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
Jackson County:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jackson County:

11.0%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.0%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.9%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Dillsboro:

65.4%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

65.9%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Dillsboro:

27.1
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.8%
North Carolina:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Dillsboro:

8.5%
North Carolina:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Dillsboro:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

39.6%
North Carolina:

33.7%

General health condition:
Dillsboro:

68.2%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Dillsboro:

81.6%
State:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dillsboro, NC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$2,317
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$354
Totals for Government 0$0 2$2,671

Dillsboro government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Transit Utilities: $50,000 ($235.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $32,000 ($150.94)
    Financial Administration: $26,000 ($122.64)
    Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($108.49)
    Natural Resources - Other: $20,000 ($94.34)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($66.04)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($61.32)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($61.32)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($9.43)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.72)

Dillsboro government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $5,000 ($23.58)
    Rents: $1,000 ($4.72)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $27,000 ($127.36)
    Highways: $6,000 ($28.30)
  • Tax - Property: $99,000 ($466.98)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $42,000 ($198.11)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($4.72)

Dillsboro government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $28,000 ($132.08)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,000 ($122.64)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($9.43)

Businesses in Dillsboro, NC

  • Best Western: 1
  • Holiday Inn: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Dillsboro:

  • WRGC (680 AM; 1 kW; SYLVA, NC; Owner: GEORGIA-CAROLINA RADIOCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPFJ (1480 AM; 5 kW; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: DRAKE ENTERPRISES, LTD.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WGCR (720 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PISGAH FOREST, NC; Owner: ANCHOR BAPTIST BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • WKJV (1380 AM; 25 kW; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST OUTREACH MISSIONS)
  • WOXL (970 AM; 5 kW; CANTON, NC; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WFSC (1050 AM; 1 kW; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWNC (570 AM; 5 kW; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dillsboro:

  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WNCC-FM (96.7 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWCU (90.5 FM; CULLOWHEE, NC; Owner: WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WQNS (104.9 FM; WAYNESVILLE, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHLC (104.5 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORP.)
  • W269AY (101.7 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W277AL (103.3 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • W218AB (91.5 FM; SYLVA, 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)
  • WESC-FM (92.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMYI (102.5 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRBN (104.1 FM; CLAYTON, GA; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSEV-FM (105.5 FM; GATLINBURG, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE RADIO GROUP, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Dillsboro:

  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W09AF (Channel 9; SYLVA, ETC., NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W02AF (Channel 2; SYLVA, ETC., NC; Owner: WYFF HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W56AG (Channel 56; FRANKLIN, ETC., NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WHNS (Channel 21; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W23AF (Channel 23; CULLOWHEE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W05AE (Channel 5; SYLVA, ETC., NC; Owner: WLOS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W51CK (Channel 51; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66BU (Channel 66; SYLVA, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WYFF (Channel 4; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WYFF HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W69CN (Channel 69; BRYSON CITY, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • W46AX (Channel 46; BRYSON CITY, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • Dillsboro, North Carolina
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:0
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents32
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • North Carolina average
  • Fatal accident count9516
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14281
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1525
  • Fatalities10374
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents22699
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1297
See more detailed statistics of Dillsboro fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 220ft / 66.7mTotal length
  • 89,790Total average daily traffic
  • 10,201Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Dillsboro, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dillsboro, NC

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • North Star Lane - 4 Miles South Of Dillsboro (Lat: 35.299833 Lon: -83.269861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN890
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031, Certifier: Steven T CampbellRegistrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/8 Mi N Int 19a And 23 And 441 Hwys (Lat: 35.368444 Lon: -83.250139), Call Sign: KNGJ728, Licensee ID: L00054565,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.540 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2003, Expiration Date: 04/25/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/29/2013, Registrant: P E Moody Funeral Home Inc, 714 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KA1NML, Licensee ID: L01219590, Grant Date: 08/14/2018, Expiration Date: 08/14/2028, Registrant: Jason E Kimenker, Dillsboro, NC 28725

  • Call Sign: KB8SZ, Licensee ID: L00983025, Grant Date: 02/26/2005, Expiration Date: 05/19/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/20/2017, Registrant: Herman L Wilson, Dillsboro, NC 28725

  • Call Sign: KE4COJ, Licensee ID: L00651877, Grant Date: 05/22/2013, Expiration Date: 06/08/2023, Certifier: Jerry L Mc Mahan, Registrant: Jerry L Mc Mahan, Dillsboro, NC 28725

  • Call Sign: W3WDD, Previous Call Sign: KJ4LKG, Licensee ID: L01458798, Grant Date: 11/04/2019, Expiration Date: 01/29/2030, Certifier: Daniel S De Court, Registrant: Daniel S De Court, Dillsboro, NC 28725

  • Call Sign: NC4CQ, Previous Call Sign: KK4EPT, Licensee ID: L01666164, Grant Date: 04/19/2022, Expiration Date: 07/17/2032, Certifier: Tempie S Plemmons, Registrant: Tempie S De Court, Dillsboro, NC 28725

  • Call Sign: KO4BXR, Licensee ID: L02325441, Grant Date: 02/14/2020, Expiration Date: 02/14/2030, Certifier: Michael D Prindiville, Registrant: Michael D Prindiville, Dillsboro, NC 28725

  • Call Sign: KQ4OZR, Licensee ID: L02760847, Grant Date: 02/22/2024, Expiration Date: 02/22/2034, Certifier: Helen J Hester, Registrant: Helen J Hester, Dillsboro, NC 28725


Fire-safe hotels and motels in Dillsboro, North Carolina:

  • Best Western River Escape Inn And Suites, 248 Wbi Dr, Dillsboro, North Carolina 28725 , Phone: (828) 586-6060, Fax: (828) 586-6090
  • Holiday Inn Express Dillsboro, 26 Rufus Rd, Dillsboro, North Carolina 28725 , Phone: (828) 631-1111, Fax: (828) 631-5555
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Dillsboro, North Carolina
Most common first names in Dillsboro, NC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1169.6 years
William973.0 years
Charles767.2 years
David568.6 years
Margaret572.4 years
Mary571.6 years
Thomas576.2 years
John450.4 years
Albert367.0 years
Grace391.7 years
Most common last names in Dillsboro, NC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sutton1178.6 years
Robinson874.9 years
Brown571.0 years
Hensley572.8 years
Cunningham575.4 years
Smith567.8 years
Dills475.3 years
Hall480.0 years
Messer479.3 years
Lanning467.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dillsboro, NC
  • 76.7%Electricity
  • 21.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dillsboro, NC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Dillsboro compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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