Burnsville, NC Town Overview
Known for its beautiful town square, Burnsville is also the county seat for Yancey County. At an elevation of 2,815 feet Burnsville enjoys beautiful vistas of Mt. Mitchell and 18 additional peaks within Yancey County that exceed 6300 feet. There are also over 100 miles of hiking trails and plenty of back roads to explore by bicycle, motorcycle or car.
History: Founded in 1834 and named after Capt. Otway Burns who was a naval hero of the War of 1812, Burnsville is home to the Parkway Playhouse; the oldest summer stock theatre in the United States.
Elevation: 2,815 ft.
Burnsville Population: 1,644
Yancey County Population: 18,456
Climate:
Month
Avg. High
Avg. Low
January
46°F
21°F
February
49°F
23°F
March
57°F
30°F
April
65°F
37°F
May
72°F
45°F
June
78°F
53°F
July
82°F
57°F
August
81°F
56°F
September
76°F
50°F
October
68°F
37°F
November
59°F
30°F
December
50°F
24°F
Property Taxes: Millage Rate- 59 per 100
Median Home Price: 191,304
Airports:
Mountain Air Airport
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