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Elk Park, NC

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Population
552
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,159 ft
Median Home Value
$160,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$241/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,583
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Elk Park

Elk Park is a quiet mountain community in Avery County, sitting right along the North Carolina and Tennessee state line. With around 500 residents, it offers a relaxed, rural pace surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town originally grew around the railroad in the late 1800s, connecting regional iron mines to Johnson City, and that unhurried, small-town atmosphere still shapes the community.

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For newcomers, outdoor access is a major highlight. Elk River Falls sits right outside town, featuring an impressive 50-foot waterfall, while Roan Mountain and the Appalachian Trail are only a short drive away. Elk Park appeals to anyone looking for quiet mountain acreage, cool summer weather, and a friendly, close-knit setting within easy driving distance of Boone and Johnson City.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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