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Sugar Mountain, NC
Village in Avery County, North Carolina.
Population
539
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
219
ZIP codes
0
Sugar Mountain and its ZIP codes
Sugar Mountain at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $96,094 a year, 33% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,800 (19% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,500 a month.
Local data for Sugar Mountain, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sugar Mountain, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,094
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$343,800
Median rent
$1,500/mo
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
65.3%
Median age
66.8
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (89), German Americans (67), Scottish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avery County. PPP loans are for Sugar Mountain.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Sugar Mountain, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home26.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sugar Mountain, 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
77° / 22°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sugar Mountain, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Sugar Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfather VillageVillage | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| Banner ElkTown | 2.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Seven DevilsTown | 2.6 mi | 2.2 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| NewlandTown | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| FoscoeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Beech MountainTown | 5.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Elk ParkTown | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Valle CrucisCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.4 |
| CrossnoreTown | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| Blowing RockTown | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Cove CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.5 |
| BooneTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| Roan Mountain, TNCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| BakersvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Spruce PineTown | 18 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sugar Mountain, NC in?
- Sugar Mountain is in Avery County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Sugar Mountain, NC?
- About 539 people live in Sugar Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sugar Mountain?
- Nearby places include Grandfather Village (2 mi), Banner Elk (2.2 mi), Seven Devils (2.6 mi), Linville (4.2 mi), Newland (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023