Boone, NC Town Overview
Located off the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone offers its residents and visitors a four-season playground for sports and outdoor activities. Boone is recognized by travel journalists as an "ultimate outdoor adventure destination" in the Southeast. It is also home to Appalachian State University, the Appalachian Regional Medical Center, scores of businesses, large and small as well as tourist attractions and a progressive school system consistently ranked for its excellence. Historic downtown Boone is worth a trip in itself. Quaint local shops and restaurants are anchored by three historic High Country businesses: Farmer’s Hardware, Boone Drug and the Mast General Store.
History: Named for the legendary explorer Daniel Boone who had a series of cabins in and around the area, the town is situated at the foot of Howard's Knob. Once named Council's Store, it renamed itself and was incorporated in 1872. The name honors the town's most famous resident.
Elevation: 3,266 FT
Boone Population: 13,729
Watuga County Population: 42,695
Climate:
Month
Avg. High
Avg. Low
January
39°F
19°F
February
42°F
21°F
March
50°F
29°F
April
58°F
37°F
May
66°F
46°F
June
72°F
54°F
July
76°F
58°F
August
75°F
56°F
September
70°F
50°F
October
61°F
37°F
November
52°F
29°F
December
43°F
22°F
Property Taxes: Millage Rate- .313 per 100
Median Home Price: 278,634
Airports:
Mountain View Aviation - Boone Airport
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