Mount Airy, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
10,631 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,873 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$176,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Surry County
1
Mount Airy Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Surry County
5
Mount Airy Urban Area
5
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 33
Feb 3 3 36
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NC State Senate District 36, NC State House District 90, NC
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Schools

Mount Airy High
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Millennium Charter Academy
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Mount Airy Middle
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Surry Community College
10 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Wake Forest University
32 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Twin County Regional Hospital
20 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Piedmont Triad International Airport
47 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
94 miles, NE • 1 star
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