Relocation Information for the North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains of Jackson County

Of course Jackson County is a wonderful place to plan a getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, but it also serves as a wonderful place to live for its residents. If you want to settle in a wonderful mountain locale, then we have just what you are looking for here in Western North Carolina, including a pleasant climate and the scenic beauty of the mountains.

Jackson County was founded in 1851, in the heart of the North Carolina Mountains, nestled among the Great Smoky Mountains, and features a nice balance between peaceful forests and vibrant downtowns. Since we are already here, we have listed the “Top Four” reasons why you should choose Jackson County also.

1. Central Location - Jackson County is 50 miles from Asheville, 111 miles from Knoxville, 50 miles from Gatlinburg, and only 150 miles from Atlanta. It's also convenient to Upstate South Carolina, and less than three hours from North Carolina's largest city, Charlotte.

2. A River Runs Through It - The picturesque Tuckasegee River flows 40 miles throughout Jackson County. A moderate current makes it one of the best white-water rivers for beginners and families, and it is considered Western North Carolina's best stream for trout fishing.

3.Booming Business - With a 24 percent increase in population in the 1990s, economic growth abounds. The county is also a popular tourist destination, which has fueled growth in the downtowns of Sylva, Dillsboro and Cashiers.

4. Lovely Landscape - The county's 491 square miles encompass some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Southeast. Elevations range from 2,000 feet to more than 6,000 feet. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.


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Relocation Facts & statistics

Climate | Education | Important Numbers | County/Municipal Numbers | Emergency Numbers
Hospitals/Clinics | Income and Housing | Libraries | Media/Communications | Population
Taxes | Tourism Statitics | Transportation | Utilities

For more statistical data on Jackson County and Western North Carolina, go here http://www.wncpulse.org

The area code for all numbers listed in
this information is (828).

CLIMATE
Average January temperature - 39 Degrees F
Average July temperature - 74 Degrees F
Average annual rainfall - 52.9”
Average annual snowfall - 6.3”

TRANSPORTATION
Air
Jackson County Airport
586-0321
Asheville Regional Airport
684-2226
Bus
Jackson County Transit
586-0233
Highways
23, 74, 107, 441, 64, 281, 19

TAXES
Federal Taxes - www.irs.gov
Income Tax: Employee Withholding Tax and Employer ID Number
Federal Building, 151 Patton Ave., #176,
Asheville, NC 28801
271-4724
State Taxes - www.dor.state.nc.us
Income Tax: Employee Withholding Tax and Employer ID Number
North Carolina Department of Revenue
119 Tunnel Road, Suite E,
Asheville, NC 28805
251-6165 • 251-6166
Taxes & Sales
Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%
Property tax/$100 value . . . . . . . $0.36
Gross Retail Sales
(Mil $, FY 03-04) . . . . . . . . $358.50

UTILITIES
Electric
Duke Energy -
800-777-9898
Water
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
586-5189
Phone
Verizon
Residential - 800-483-4000
Commercial - 800-483-5000

POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
2000
33,121
2006
35,562`

Median Age: 36.2
Percent 65 and older: 13.8%
Unemployment rate 2006: 3.7%
Physicians per population: 22.9%

LIBRARIES
Albert-Carlton-Cashiers Community Library
743-0215
Jackson County Public Library
586-2016
Hunter Library at Western Carolina University
227-7485
SCC Learning Resource Center
586-4091 extension 268

EDUCATION
Jackson County Public Schools
586-2311
Southwestern Community College (SCC)
586-4091
Western Carolina University (WCU)
227-7211

INCOME & HOUSING
Median household income
2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,552
Per capita personal income
2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,744
Median value of owner-occupied
housing units
2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $93,032

TOURISM STATISTICS:

Tourism was responsible for $72.6 million in spending in 2007 in Jackson County. More than 700 jobs were directly tied to the travel and tourism industry, and travel generated $12.6 million in payroll. State and local tax revenue from travel and tourism amounted to $9.2 million.

MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS
Cable
Mediacom . . . . . . . . . . 800-946-5388
Newspapers
The Sylva Herald . . . . . . . . . 586-2611
The Smoky Mountain News . . 452-4251
Cashiers Crossroad Chronicle . 743-5101
Macon News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369-6767
Radio Stations
WRGC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586-2221
WWCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227-7173

IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce
743-5191
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
and Travel & Tourism Authority
586-2155 or 800-962-1911
Jackson County Parks & Recreation
293-3053
NC Driver’s License Office - 586-5413
NC Tag Office - 586-3886

COUNTY/MUNICIPAL NUMBERS
Employment Security Commission
586-4063
Jackson County Board of Elections
586-7538
Jackson County Commissioners
631-2295
Jackson County Justice & Administration
Building (Courthouse) - 586-4055
Jackson County Landfill - 586-7509
Jackson County Solid Waste Department
586-7577
Town of Sylva - 586-2719
Town of Dillsboro - 586-1439

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Domestic Violence - 586-8969
Jackson County Fire Department
586-2458
Jackson County Sheriff - 586-8901
Sylva Police - 586-2916

HOSPITALS/CLINICS
Harris Regional Hospital - 586-7000
Jackson County Health Department
586-8994
Mountain Regional Cancer Center
586-7610
Smoky Mountain Center for Mental Health,
Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
586-5501
Sylva Dialysis Center - 586-3350

Additional Information Agencies
NC Business License Information
NC Department of the Secretary of State
www.state.nc.us/secstate
110 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
800-228-8443
Better Business Bureau
www.asheville.bbb.org
1 W. Pack Square, Suite 1601
Asheville, NC 28801
253-2392 or 800-452-2882
NC Department of Commerce
www.nc.commerce.com
PO Box 1940
Bryson City, NC 28713
488-0300
NC Department of Labor
www.dol.state.nc.us
4 Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601
800-522-6762
US Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
20 Regent Park Rd., Asheville, NC 28806
251-9941 or 800-772-1213

Facts and information contained in this web page have been verified for accuracy from the most current resource data available. The author cannot be responsible for changes made after date of publication.