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Mitchell County, North Carolina
Geography & Climate
Mitchell County is located in western North Carolina, approximately 50 miles northeast of Asheville, NC and 25 miles southeast of Johnson City, TN. It is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county's total land area is 220 square miles. Bakersville is the county seat, with a population of approximately 400. The county's largest town, Spruce Pine, is located in the southern part of the county and has a population of approximately 2,000.
The county's average year-round temperature is 52 degrees and it receives an average of 46.7 inches of rain annually. Elevation ranges from 1,700 to 6,313 feet above sea level with an average elevation of 3,000 feet.
The mountain climate is particularly appropriate for any number of popular outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, picnicking, skiing and much, much more.
The four seasons of the year are an experience to behold in Mitchell County! Springtime in the mountains is a wondrous occurance as the rebirth of the new season approaches. During the summer, temperatures remain in the mid-80s, with an occasional cool mountain breeze. The fall foliage display (see more here) offers picturesque views, warm days and cool nights. Local produce stands supply fruits and vegetables from the fall harvest for residents and visitors to sample. The winters are somewhat mild, with moderate snowfall, and most of the nearby ski resorts have excellent snowmaking equipment for the rare times when there isn't enough natural snow for skiing Farms with Christmas trees are located throughout the area. In the past five years, Mitchell County has provided Christmas trees for the White House, as well as glass-blown ornaments from local artists.