Sugar Mountain, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sugar Mountain
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Aerial view of Sugar Mountain
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Location of Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| Incorporated | 1989 |
| Named for | Sugar Mountain |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1,389 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 371 |
| • Density | 150.87/sq mi (58.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28604
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-65530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407555 |
Sugar Mountain is a small village located in Avery County, North Carolina, in the United States. It sits on the northern side of the mountain it's named after, Sugar Mountain. In 2020, about 371 people lived there.
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Discover Sugar Mountain's Location
Sugar Mountain is a village in Avery County, North Carolina. It covers an area of about 2.4 square miles (6.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The village is right next to the Sugar Mountain Ski Area. This is one of several places where people can go skiing in this part of North Carolina.
What's the Weather Like on Sugar Mountain?
Sugar Mountain has a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and winters that are quite cold, especially for North Carolina. Because the village is high up on a mountain, you can experience all four seasons clearly throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.2 (4.0) |
41.5 (5.3) |
49.8 (9.9) |
58.3 (14.6) |
66 (19) |
71.8 (22.1) |
74.8 (23.8) |
73.9 (23.3) |
68.7 (20.4) |
59.9 (15.5) |
51.1 (10.6) |
42.6 (5.9) |
58.1 (14.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.3 (−1.5) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
39.2 (4.0) |
47.3 (8.5) |
55.4 (13.0) |
61.9 (16.6) |
65.3 (18.5) |
64.4 (18.0) |
58.8 (14.9) |
49.1 (9.5) |
40.8 (4.9) |
32.9 (0.5) |
48.0 (8.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.6 (−6.9) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
36.5 (2.5) |
45 (7) |
52 (11) |
55.8 (13.2) |
54.9 (12.7) |
49.1 (9.5) |
38.5 (3.6) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
32.9 (0.5) |
38.8 (3.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.17 (106) |
4.45 (113) |
5.51 (140) |
4.80 (122) |
5.51 (140) |
5.39 (137) |
5.63 (143) |
5.43 (138) |
5.08 (129) |
4.80 (122) |
4.53 (115) |
4.05 (103) |
59.35 (1,508) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 10.9 (28) |
11.8 (30) |
5.8 (15) |
4.1 (10) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
2 (5.1) |
6.5 (17) |
41.6 (106.37) |
| Average snowy days | 5.2 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 3.8 | 19.3 |
Who Lives in Sugar Mountain?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 132 | — | |
| 2000 | 226 | 71.2% | |
| 2010 | 198 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 371 | 87.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 226 people living in the village. These people lived in 121 households. About half of these households (61) were families. The population density was about 92.6 people per square mile.
Most people living in Sugar Mountain in 2000 were White (99.12%). A small number were Pacific Islander (0.44%) or from two or more races (0.44%).
How Sugar Mountain Got Its Name
The name "Sugar Mountain" has a cool story! Some people believe the mountain got its name because the snow on the ground looked like grains of sugar. These were the first people to settle here, and the name stuck.
Another story says that around 1900, many people in the area worked at a sugar factory. One night in January, sugar supposedly leaked from the factory. It covered the ground in a white layer that looked just like snow!
Age and Income in the Village
In 2000, about 6.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 43 years. This means half the people were older than 43, and half were younger.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $37,500 per year. For families, the average income was $50,208.
