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Linville, NC
Census-designated place in Avery County, North Carolina.
Population
291
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
163
ZIP codes
0
Linville and its ZIP codes
Linville at a glance
- Linville is 26% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Linville, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avery County. PPP loans are for Linville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,753
7,784 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,895
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $8,000 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Linville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
672
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
274
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
72° / 21°F
64.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Linville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfather VillageVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| NewlandTown | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Sugar MountainVillage | 4.2 mi | 2.5 |
| CrossnoreTown | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Seven DevilsTown | 5.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Banner ElkTown | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| FoscoeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.8 |
| Elk ParkTown | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Beech MountainTown | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| Valle CrucisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| Blowing RockTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Roan Mountain, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| BooneTown | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| Spruce PineTown | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Cove CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| BakersvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linville, NC in?
- Linville is in Avery County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Linville, NC?
- About 291 people live in Linville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linville?
- Nearby places include Grandfather Village (2.9 mi), Newland (3.5 mi), Sugar Mountain (4.2 mi), Crossnore (4.4 mi), Seven Devils (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023