Barker Heights, North Carolina
Barker Heights is a community of 1,074 people in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Why visit Barker Heights
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 53 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Flat Rock Playhouse, Mineral & Lapidary Museum and Aloah Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Barker Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Barker Heights
Barker Heights is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Barker Heights had a population of 1,249. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Barker Heights, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Flat Rock Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Theater in Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina
Museums and landmarks33
Mineral & Lapidary Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
Mar-Dec: Mo-Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Jan, Feb Tu-Fr...
Aloah Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
United States historic place
Brookland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Hendersonville, USA
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
National Historic Site of the United States
Chewning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Henderson, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Clarke-Hobbs-Davidson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Hendersonville, North Carolina, NRHP-listed in Henderson County
Clough H. Rice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Cold Spring Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
Druid Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
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Erle Stillwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic home located at Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
Erle Stillwell House II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Flat Rock Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, USA
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes53
Flat Rock Wood Room
Restaurant · Pizza, Barbecue · 1.4 mi
Check for Winter hours of operation
1501 Greenville Highway
We, Th, Su 11:30-20:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-21:00
Tipsy Taco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
119 South Main Street, Hendersonville
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
West First Wood-Fired
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
101 1st Avenue West, Hendersonville
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 17:00+; Sa 11:00-14:00, 17:00+
Black Bear Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
Mo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Champa Sushi & Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 1.2 mi
North Main Street, Hendersonville
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa, Su 12:00-22:00
Dry Falls Brewing
Brewery and winery · 1.2 mi
425 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Hannah Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
300 North Main Street, Hendersonville
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Mountain Deli
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
North Main Street, Hendersonville
Nov-Mar: Mo-Sa 09:30-15:00; Apr-Oct: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00; Su 09:30-15:00
41 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship10
Grace Blue Ridge
Church · Presbyterian, Pca · 0.8 mi
109 Florence Street, Hendersonville
First Baptist Church of Hendersonville NC
Church · 1.3 mi
312 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville
First United Methodist Church
Church · 1.3 mi
204 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville
Hendersonville Presbyterian Church
Church · 1.2 mi
699 North Grove Street, Hendersonville
Reformation Presbyterian Church
Church · 1.3 mi
120 7th Avenue West, Hendersonville
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare4
Map of Barker Heights
178 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 (1 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, 11 miles away.
- Hendersonville 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Balfour 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Avery Creek 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Asheville 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Taylors 28 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Greer 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Wade Hampton 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Berea 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Parker 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Greenville 33 mi south, about 53 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
- 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
- Henderson County, NC 1905 Courthouse, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Hendersonville 1, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Victoria Stauffenberg, Public domain
- Reese House, Mx. Granger, CC0
- 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
- Grey Hosiery Mill Hendersonville, NC, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Claddagh Inn, Mx. Granger, CC0
- King Waldrop House, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Hendersonville, NC Train Station view from across the tracks, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inn on Church, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Clough H. Rice House - Hendersonville, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mary Mills Coxe house, Indigrrl, CC BY-SA 4.0
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