Dana, North Carolina
Dana is a community of 4,147 people in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Why visit Dana
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 2 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Peter Guice Memorial Bridge and Annie Mountain.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Dana
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dana
Dana is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dana had a population of 3,683.
From the Wikipedia article Dana, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Peter Guice Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship7
History
A post office called Dana has been in operation since 1892. The community was named for Dana Hadley, the son of the original owner of the town site.
From the History section of Dana, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Map of Dana
39 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 (5 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, 13 miles away.
- Hendersonville 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Barker Heights 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Balfour 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Columbus 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Avery Creek 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Biltmore Forest 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Asheville 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Black Mountain 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Bent Creek 20 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Brevard 21 mi west, about 34 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
- Stepp's Mill, Henderson County, North Carolina, US, Bubba73, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Otto and Jura King House and Farm, Zura1924, CC BY-SA 4.0
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