Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Ridgecrest: a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
About
Ridgecrest is a city located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Ridgecrest
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6207,-82.2826 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:30:46 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 39℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Ridgecrest is located at 35°37'14"N 82°16'57"W (35.6206700, -82.2826200).
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Weather
39°F
Mostly Clear
12 mph WNW
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ridgecrest, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199032 | Montreat College | Montreat (NC) | 28757-1267 |
| 199865 | Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa (NC) | 28778-2099 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ridgecrest, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ridgecrest.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgecr Post Office | Ridgecrest (NC) | 28770 |
Other cities in Buncombe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buncombe County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 92,852 | The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. |
| Wilson | 49,479 | The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina. |
| Albemarle | 16,344 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States |
| Black Mountain | 8,256 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Woodfin | 6,679 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Walkertown | 5,290 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Swannanoa | 4,576 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Royal Pines | 4,272 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Weaverville | 4,039 | Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fairview | 3,984 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Avery Creek | 1,950 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,431 | Town of the United States |
| Bent Creek | 1,287 | Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina |