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Retirement Living in Yancey County - North Carolina
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Beautiful mountain area located in the Black Mountain Range of Western North Carolina
Includes Cities/Towns: Burnsville, Green Mountain.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Plenty of outdoor activities and various music, arts, and festival events.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
We are home to a vast number of artist of various mediums. Music festivals, literary festivals, craft tours, and local theatre are yearly events.
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
A public transportation van offered by the County government.
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
We have a local medical clinic with an excellent hospital located only 15 miles away.
Climate
Monthly Temperatures / Rain / Snow
Month
Low
Avg
High
Rain
Snow
Jan
24.0
F°
34.0
F°
44.0
F°
5.1
"
4.5
"
Feb
27.0
F°
37.5
F°
48.0
F°
5.2
"
3.1
"
Mar
34.0
F°
44.5
F°
55.0
F°
5.5
"
2.3
"
Apr
41.0
F°
52.5
F°
64.0
F°
4.5
"
0.8
"
May
49.0
F°
60.0
F°
71.0
F°
5.0
"
0.0
"
Jun
57.0
F°
66.5
F°
76.0
F°
4.7
"
0.0
"
Jul
61.0
F°
70.0
F°
79.0
F°
4.7
"
0.0
"
Aug
60.0
F°
69.0
F°
78.0
F°
5.3
"
0.0
"
Sep
53.0
F°
62.5
F°
72.0
F°
5.0
"
0.0
"
Oct
42.0
F°
53.0
F°
64.0
F°
3.8
"
0.0
"
Nov
34.0
F°
45.0
F°
56.0
F°
4.7
"
0.1
"
Dec
27.0
F°
37.0
F°
47.0
F°
4.6
"
1.9
"
Wonderfully mild summers with temps rarely above the high eighties. While we do experience some snow it is rarely a major snow event.
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Yancey County, NC
Yancey County, North Carolina cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:
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Age
Senior Housing Options
Adult communities
Gated communities
Rental units
Affordable Housing
Group homes
Residential care facility
Apartments
Houses
RV Parks
Assisted Living
Nursing homes
State veteran home
Condos
Over 50 Communities
Senior Assistance in
Yancey County, NC
Yancey County, North Carolina offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
Excellent health care and doctors with a new senior center recently opened.
Job or Volunteer Opportunities
We have a very active volunteer community, with residents volunteering with the humane society, the visitors center, habitat for humanity, local charity organizations, library, and hospice.
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