Lake Lure
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, with 1,365 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,125 ft (343 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chimney Rock Village, 3.0 miles W.
- 1,365residents (2020 Census)
- 1,125 ftelevation · 343 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.1 km²
- 104 / sq mipopulation density
- 28746ZIP code
About Lake Lure
Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020 the town population was 1,365. Lake Lure was incorporated in 1927, and acquired the lake after which it is named in 1965.
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Living in Lake Lure
- Median household income
- $80,357
- Median home value
- $627,000
- Median rent
- $786/mo
- Median age
- 61.7
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Lake Lure had 1,365 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,365 |
|---|---|
| Density | 104 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Lure at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,365 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.17 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4480° N, 82.2020° W |
| ZIP code | 28746 |
| Official website | townoflakelure.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3736500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Lure
- Chimney Rock Village3.0 mi W
- Edneyville7.4 mi W
- Gerton8.6 mi W
- Fairview12.3 mi NW
- Dana12.6 mi SW
- Old Fort12.7 mi N
- Fruitland12.8 mi W
- Hoopers Creek13.1 mi W
- Black Mountain13.5 mi NW
- Columbus13.6 mi S
- Rutherfordton14.8 mi SE
- Montreat14.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Lure
What county is Lake Lure in?
Lake Lure is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Lake Lure, NC?
1,365 people lived in Lake Lure at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Lure, NC?
The ZIP code of Lake Lure is 28746.
What is the elevation of Lake Lure?
1,125 feet (343 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Lure?
Chimney Rock Village (3.0 mi), Edneyville (7.4 mi), Gerton (8.6 mi), Fairview (12.3 mi), Dana (12.6 mi).
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