Avery Creek, North Carolina
Avery Creek is a community of 2,887 people in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Why visit Avery Creek
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ball Mountain, Britton Mountain, Bent Creek Campus of the Appalachian Forest Experiment Station and Blake House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Avery Creek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Avery Creek
Avery Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Avery Creek had a population of 2,241. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Avery Creek, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Bent Creek Campus of the Appalachian Forest Experiment Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Near Asheville, North Carolina
Blake House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes12
Schlotzsky's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.6 mi
377 Long Shoals Road, Arden
Where to stay2
Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
43 Town Square Blvd, Asheville
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Avery Creek
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 25°F | 4.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 28°F | 3.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 34°F | 4.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fletcher 3 W (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Buncombe County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Asheville 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Hendersonville 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Waynesville 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Taylors 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Berea 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Greer 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Wade Hampton 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Parker 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greenville 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Easley 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Blake House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1 ltr HDPE, 280x145x35mm, Gelena9, CC BY-SA 3.0
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