Moncure, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Moncure is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 877. Residents earn $53,173 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
877 Population 185/sq mi density
$53,173 Median Income $22,493 per capita
N/A Home Value $362,572 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,173 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,173
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Moncure Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population877
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 58%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,173
Per Capita$22,493
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Commute38 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$362,572

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation222 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+80.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute38 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Moncure a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Moncure receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Moncure offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Moncure is $53,173, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Moncure enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Moncure has a population of 877 with a density of 185 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (58.3%), with 25% Black.

Population

877
Total Population
185
People / sq mi
56.5yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Moncure vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.6%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.4%
45% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Moncure vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Moncure is $53,173, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Moncure vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,173
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,493
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$125,177

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,182
County GDP$2,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants119
Healthcare163
Retail189
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,662
62% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $362,572.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$362,572

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,662
62% above US avg
In Moncure, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Moncure vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Checkup Rate78.7%
Premature Death7,552/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities163

Crime Rates: Moncure vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Moncure has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall2.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation222 ft (68 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates35.6258°N, 79.0747°W
County FIPS37037
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.2%
D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 12.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+80.0%
School Test Score5.46
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density185/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants119
Retail Stores189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

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