Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain is a town of 8,513 people in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Why visit Black Mountain
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 65 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Allen Mountain, Evans Knob, Swannanoa Valley Museum and Black Mountain College.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Black Mountain
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Black Mountain
Black Mountain is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,426 at the 2020 United States census. It is part of the Asheville metropolitan area. The town is named for the old train stop at the Black Mountain Depot and is located at the southern end of the Black Mountain range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Southern Appalachians.
From the Wikipedia article Black Mountain, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks17
Black Mountain College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
College in the United States known for its liberal and arts education
Black Mountain Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Blue Ridge Assembly Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Dougherty Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Intheoaks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Black Mountain, United States of America
Kate and Charles Noel Vance House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
House in Black Mountain, North Carolina
Monte Vista Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel in Black Mountain, United States of America
Rafael Guastavino, Sr., Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
South Montreat Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
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Restaurants and cafes65
Coach House Seafood & Steak
Restaurant · Seafood
508 West State Street, Black Mountain
We, Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 00:00-20:30; Su 11:00-15:00
Kilwins
Restaurant · Chocolate, Ice Cream, Popcorn
116 West State Street, Black Mountain
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
250 NC-9, Black Mountain
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
The Cheshire Arms
Restaurant · British, Fish And Chips, Burger, Seafood, Curry, Bistro, European · 0.9 mi
10 East Market Street, Black Mountain
Mo,Th-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
The Dripolator Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Baked Goods
221 West State Street, Black Mountain
06:30-18:00
Black Mountain Bistro
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
203 East State Street, Black Mountain
Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00, Mo-Th 11:00-20:00
Bush Farmhouse
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
151 South Ridgeway Avenue, Black Mountain
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
53 more on the map.
History
Black Mountain in its present form was incorporated on March 4, 1893. The first recorded inhabitants of the area were the Cherokee. A road was built through the area in 1850 and a railroad followed in 1879.
The Black Mountain College Historic District, Black Mountain Downtown Historic District, Blue Ridge Assembly Historic District, Dougherty Heights Historic District, Rafael Guastavino Sr., Estate, Intheoaks, Monte Vista Hotel, South Montreat Road Historic District, and Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In September 2024, Black Mountain was severely impacted by flooding from Hurricane Helene. The town's power, water, and sewer systems went down for days. Roads and bridges were washed away. The headquarters and distribution center for the Ingles supermarket chain is based in Black Mountain. The company's local facilities were flooded, leading to mass closures, shortages, and payment processing issues at grocery stores across the chain.
From the History section of Black Mountain, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Super 8 by Wyndham Black Mountain
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
101 Flat Creek Rd,, Black Mountain
Churches and places of worship20
Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Church · 0.7 mi
201 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain
Grove Stone Baptist Church
Church · 2.1 mi
1568 State Road 2472, Grovestone Road, Black Mountain
Lakewood Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
41 Byrd Road, Black Mountain
Meadowbrook Free Will Baptist
Church · 0.7 mi
204 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain
Original Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.8 mi
300 Cragmont Road, Black Mountain
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Black Mountain Primary School
School · 0.6 mi
301 East State Street, Black Mountain
Healthcare4
AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Black Mountain
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
15 Jane Jacobs Road, Black Mountain
FamilyCare of Black Mountain/Old Fort
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
3164 West State Street, Black Mountain
Map of Black Mountain
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 4.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 28°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Black Mtn 2 W (2 mi away), rain and snow from N Fk 2, 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, 17 miles away.
- Asheville 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Avery Creek 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Bent Creek 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Balfour 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Hendersonville 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Barker Heights 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Morganton 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Waynesville 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Boiling Springs 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greer 47 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
- Black Mountain, North Carolina, benuski from Richmond, VA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Black Mountain NC downtown (cropped), Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Black Mountain NC downtown, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Black Mountain Downtown Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Train Depot, Black Mountain, NC, Charles Smith from New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pharmacy Building, Black Mountain Hardware and Five-and-Dime Building Built 1925, mid 1920s and early 1920s, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Black Mountain, North Carolina, The Key City of Western North Carolina - Large Letter Postcard (5621119261), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Old Wine Cellar Door, Guastavino Estate, Black Mountain, North Carolina, Tpbnola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Ridge Assembly Robert E Lee Hall, HowardMorland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kate and Charles Noel Vance House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Intheoaks - Black Mountain, N.C. 02, Unknown photographer, Public domain
- Monti Vista Hotel, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phillips Apartments Built ca. 1936, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 304 New Bern Avenue Built ca. 1940, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williams-Walker House Built ca. 1915, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silas and Martha Dougherty House-Red Rocker Inn Built 1897, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 132 N. Daugherty Street Built ca. 1900, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 205 West State Street Built 1927, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brown Livery Stable Built 1915, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. George L. and Maria Pritchard House Built ca. 1915, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montreat, North Carolina Oct 2022 - 31, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- 117 Cherry Street and Carolina Feed Store Built 1929 and ca. 1915, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. Clifford and Grace Porter House Built ca. 1925, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 110 Church Street Built ca. 1920, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victory Theater Built 1913, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E.E. and Myrtle White House Built ca. 1920, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert L. Woodard House Built ca. 1917, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amanita ravenelii 13080946, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heterobasidion annosum 13081000, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heterobasidion annosum 13080975, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heterobasidion annosum 13081001, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amanita ravenelii 13080947, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heterobasidion annosum 13080999, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amanita ravenelii 13080944, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montreat, North Carolina Oct 2022 - 48, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Rafael Gustavino, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas Chapel, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS030-E-106084 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-14148 - View of Kentucky, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-138393 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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