Balfour, North Carolina
Balfour is a community of 1,134 people in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Why visit Balfour
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Guice Mountain, Stoney Mountain, Aloah Hotel and Arthur W. Moore House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Balfour
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Balfour
Balfour is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Balfour had a population of 1,335. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Balfour, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks26
Aloah Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
United States historic place
Arthur W. Moore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Horse Shoe, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Chewning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Henderson, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Clarke-Hobbs-Davidson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Hendersonville, North Carolina, NRHP-listed in Henderson County
Clough H. Rice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Cold Spring Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
Druid Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Erle Stillwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic home located at Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
Erle Stillwell House II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Grey Hosiery Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Textile mill in Hendersonville, North Carolina
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Henderson County Courthouse
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
Hyman Heights-Mount Royal Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
History
A post office called Balfour has been in operation since 1893. The community derives its name from Captain William Balfour Troy, the original owner of the town site.
From the History section of Balfour, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Map of Balfour
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 5.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 4.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 5.3 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hendersonville 1 Ne Hcn (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
Henderson County has had 13 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)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Hendersonville 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Asheville 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Waynesville 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Taylors 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Greer 33 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Berea 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Wade Hampton 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
- Parker 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Greenville 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Boiling Springs 36 mi southeast, about 58 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
- Singletary-Reese-Robinson House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ehringhaus and Fourth, Hendersonville, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Cedars (Hendersonville), Mx. Granger, CC0
- Clarke-Hobbs-Davidson House, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Claddagh Inn, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Grey Hosiery Mill Hendersonville, NC, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- King Waldrop House, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Hendersonville, NC Train Station view from across the tracks, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clough H. Rice House - Hendersonville, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inn on Church, Mx. Granger, CC0
- ERLE STILLWELL HOUSE I HENDERSON COUNTY NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakdale Cemetery - Hendersonville, NC I, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Waverly, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Reese House, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Henderson County, NC 1905 Courthouse, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Hendersonville 1, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Items on display at the Mineral and Lapidary Museum, Mx. Granger, CC0
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