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Mount Airy, NC

North Carolina · Surry County

Mount Airy is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 10,631. Residents earn $39,873 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,631 Population 908/sq mi density
$39,873 Median Income $34,565 per capita
$176,600 Home Value $203,247 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 4,722 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,873 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$176,600 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $39,873
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,600
37% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 451/100K
19% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.3%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $699
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.9%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.4%
97% higher than US avg

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

People

Population10,631
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,873
Per Capita$34,565
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$3,540M
Commute19 min

Housing

A
Home Value$176,600
Rent$699
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$203,247
Housing Units5,582
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent451/100K
Property4,722/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault374/100K
Burglary960/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Uninsured14.9%
Smoking19.3%
Depression28.7%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,077 ft (328 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.23

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.2%
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Is Mount Airy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Airy receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Mount Airy has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Airy is $39,873, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 24.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Airy is $176,600, 37% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $699 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 451 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,722 per 100,000, 141% above the national average.

Education

24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Mount Airy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mount Airy has a population of 10,631 with a density of 908 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 47.7% male. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 8.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents, while 7.7% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,631
Total Population
908
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
11.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Airy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish 7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Airy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Airy is $39,873, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,565 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $949, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,028 business establishments, including 162 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 3.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mount Airy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,873
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,565
Avg Weekly Wage$949
IRS Avg AGI$63,723
Gini Index0.481 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate24.4%
97% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,028
County GDP$3,540M

Business (County)

Restaurants162
Healthcare164
Retail315
Manufacturing97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,160
10% below US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Airy is $176,600, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $203,247, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 93.2% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $699 (40% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 56.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,582 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1967. The average annual property tax is $3,160. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,600
37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$203,247
Median List Price$269,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$269,900
$/Sq Ft$172
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio93.2%
Price Drops18.0%
Inventory39

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$699
40% below US avg
Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.8%
Owner-Occupied56.8%
Renter-Occupied43.2%
Housing Units5,582
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,160
10% below US avg
Effective Rate1.79%
In Mount Airy, 42.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.0% of residents, above the national average. 36.2% have high blood pressure. 19.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.9% report binge drinking. 30.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.2% experience frequent mental distress. 14.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,779. The dentist ratio is 1:2,462. 47.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-28)

PM2.5
4.1
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
4.5
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
2.9
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
43.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.1
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
169.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Mount Airy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
34% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure36.2%
Asthma11.8%
COPD9.5%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.3%
38% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression28.7%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress15.4%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.5%
Uninsured14.9%
73% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,779
Dentists1:2,462
Mental Health1:668
Checkup Rate77.6%
Dental Visits55.2%
Premature Death10,742/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access47.6%
Healthcare Facilities164
Mount Airy has a violent crime rate of 451 per 100,000 residents, 19% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 374.3 per 100,000, robbery at 48.0, rape at 28.8. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,722 per 100,000, 141% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,532, burglary at 960, vehicle theft at 230 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Mount Airy receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent451.1/100K
19% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape28.8/100K
Robbery48.0/100K
Assault374.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,721.7/100K
141% above US avg
Burglary959.7/100K
Theft3,531.7/100K
Vehicle Theft230.3/100K
Arson19.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14
Traffic Accidents107
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Mount Airy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,077 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,077 ft (328 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density908/sq mi
Coordinates36.5085°N, 80.6145°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySurry County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.0 / 100
Community Resilience24.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 128 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 82 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 108 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 107 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 136 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 109 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 150 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 99 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 101 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 62 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 138 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 93 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 84 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 88 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 25 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 99 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 141 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 96 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 88 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 261 km
1996 Fran Category 3 226 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

173 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 78 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 58 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 56 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 55 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 21 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 31 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 54 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 94 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 62 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 39 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 63 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 73 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 57 km
2010 HUFF HOLLOW 1,566 93 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,460 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,154 88 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,124 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,120 75 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,107 67 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 22 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 65 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 794 95 km
2011 LUMBER PLANT 779 22 km
2000 MERRITT CK 750 25 km
2006 CHESTNUT 737 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 644 69 km
2010 FS CABIN/PLUMBER 541 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in Driest

Mount Airy has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (3.3").

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Mount Airy is located in Surry County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.3% of the vote, a 53.3-point margin. 78.2% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 164 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.3%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14
Traffic Accidents107
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below US avg
High School+83.9%
Graduate Degree+9.8%
School Test Score6.23
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density908/sq mi
Total Area11.8 sq mi
CountySurry County County

Services

Broadband Access78.2%
Avg Download Speed186.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed12.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants162
Retail Stores315

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%
Average costs for common services in Mount Airy. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit $330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit $189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit $2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning $123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling $236 ($141–$377)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement $283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation $38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4) $566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement $189 ($94–$330)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair $377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install $6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair $943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement $8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested) $14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense $4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation $472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation $2,358 ($943–$4,715)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($71–$236)
Manicure $24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$123)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread $3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$71)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly) $377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming $57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter $283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter $189 ($94–$377)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$763
Toddler$613
Preschool$504
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$494
Toddler$474
Preschool$474
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Surry County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 4,130 328 $34,206 1.42
Manufacturing 4,015 112 $51,998 1.68
Construction 3,256 229 $71,490 2.13
Accommodation & Food Services 2,772 161 $19,953 1.05
Transportation & Warehousing 1,387 79 $56,455 1.12
Administrative & Waste Services 1,120 114 $40,099 0.65
Wholesale Trade 1,029 80 $59,830 0.90
Professional & Technical Services 905 150 $76,540 0.45
Other Services 868 175 $46,890 0.99
Finance & Insurance 396 114 $62,651 0.33
Management of Companies 336 7 $88,515 0.68
Real Estate 163 54 $42,710 0.36
Utilities 146 6 $88,395 1.32
Information & Technology 100 23 $61,586 0.18
Arts & Entertainment 93 18 $25,185 0.19

Hospitals in Mount Airy

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals 4/5 Yes (336) 719-7000

Schools in Mount Airy

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North Surry High High 843 48 17.6:1
Millennium Charter Academy (Charter) Other 687 47 14.6:1
Mount Airy High High 582 33 17.6:1
Franklin Elementary Elementary 456 34 13.4:1
Mount Airy Middle Middle 409 29 14.1:1
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary Elementary 392 28 14.0:1
J Sam Gentry Middle Middle 363 25 14.5:1
Meadowview Magnet Middle Middle 349 29 12.0:1
Jones Intermediate Elementary 343 25 13.7:1
White Plains Elementary Elementary 323 22 14.7:1
Blue Ridge Elementary Elementary 235 19 12.4:1
Flat Rock Elementary Elementary 183 16 11.4:1
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Radio Stations near Mount Airy

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WBFJ 89.3 Your Family Statio adult contemporary, christian AAC+ 32 kbps
WTOB 980 AM classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps
WTOB at 40, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps
WPAQ 740AM 106.7FM Voice of the Blue Ridge bluegrass, bluegrass gospel AAC 64 kbps
WUVT — OGG 320 kbps

Campgrounds Near Mount Airy

5 campgrounds found near Mount Airy.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Rocky Knob Campground 4.5/5 106 $30–$45
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping 4.3/5 8 $15
SUNRISE CABIN 4.2/5 1 $100
Raven Cliff Recreation Area 1.0/5 1 $5
Collins Cove Horse Campground — 11 $5

National Parks Near Mount Airy

22 national parks and monuments found near Mount Airy.

ParkTypeFee
Booker T Washington National Monument National Monument Free
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free
Camp Creek State Park State Park Free
Claytor Lake State Park State Park Free
Fairy Stone State Park State Park Free
Grayson Highlands State Park State Park Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park National Military Park Free
Hanging Rock State Park State Park Free
Haw River State Park State Park Free
Hungry Mother State Park State Park Free
Lake Norman State Park State Park Free
Mayo River State Park State Park Free
Mayo River State Park State Park Free
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area State Park Free
New River State Park State Park Free
New River Trail State Park State Park Free
Pilot Mountain State Park State Park Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park State Park Free
Shot Tower Historic State Park State Park Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Stone Mountain State Park State Park Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail State Park Free

Trails Near Mount Airy

28 trails found near Mount Airy.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
IRON MOUNTAIN 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 4.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
YELLOW BRANCH 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
EWING MOUNTAIN 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
MOORE 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BOURNES BRANCH 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MIKES GAP 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
MOORE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MIKES GAP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MIKES GAP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RAVEN CLIFF 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MIKES GAP 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
IRON MOUNTAIN 0.5 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MOORE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BOURNES BRANCH 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RAVEN CLIFF 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RAVEN CLIFF FURNACE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BOURNES BRANCH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
RAVEN CLIFF 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes

Museums in Mount Airy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MOUNT AIRY MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORYHISTORY MUSEUM3367864478$306,855
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF SURRY COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ANDY GRIFFITH MUSEUMCHILDREN'S MUSEUM3367867998
HACKER HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION3363513275
SURRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Farmers Markets in Mount Airy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dobson Farmers Market302 West Folger Street04/21/2016 to 10/27/2016Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Mount Airy Farmers Market541 West Pine Street04/19/2016 to 10/25/2016Tue: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Mt. Airy Main Street Farmers Market Park Ave. between Cross St. & Veterans LandVisit
Southwest Virginia Farmers' Market497 Farmers Market Drive01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018Mon: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Tue: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Wed: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Thu: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-5:0Visit

Hotels in Mount Airy

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blu-Vue/Welcome Lodge
Comfort Inn Mount Airy
Knights Inn Mount Airy
Mayberry Motor Inn

Restaurants in Mount Airy

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aunt Bea's Barbeque
Barney’s Cafe
Boyd's Restaurant
Chase N Charli
Chile Rojo
China 1
Coach's Neighborhood Grill Mount Airy
El Agavero Mexicano
Gondola Italian Restaurant
Kazoku Sushi and Bar
Libby Hill Seafood (Mt. Airy)
Little Richard's BBQ
Mi Casa on Main
Mount Airy Country Club
Old North State Winery
Olympia Family Restaurant
Saigon - Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant
Snappy Lunch
Soho Bar & Grill
Thai Cafe
The Loaded Goat
Walkers Soda Fountain

Cinemas in Mount Airy

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Creekside Cinema 10
Earle

Theatres in Mount Airy

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andy Griffith Playhouse
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Blackmon Amphitheatre

Clinics in Mount Airy

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Legacy Center

Dentists in Mount Airy

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Airy Pediatric Dentistry

Gas Stations in Mount Airy

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exxon
Super C Store

Banks in Mount Airy

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Surry Bank & Trust

Gyms in Mount Airy

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reeves Community Center

Golf Courses in Mount Airy

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cross Creek Country Club

Breweries in Mount Airy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Skull Camp BreweryBreweries, Food & Drink2000 N Bridge St
Sugarcreek TavernBars, Bars & Clubs, Bars / Taverns, NC, Mount Airy, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs1162 Turkey Ford Rd3363743900

Nursing Homes in Mount Airy

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - SURRY COMMUNITY
542 ALLRED MILL ROAD
 For profit - Corporation 100 100 5/5 — 3/5 5/5 3367895076
NORTHERN SURRY SNF
830 ROCKFORD STREET
 Government - Hospital district 33 31 3/5 — 4/5 4/5 3367197000
CENTRAL CONTINUING CARE
1287 NEWSOME STREET
 For profit - Corporation 120 107 2/5 — 3/5 3/5 3367862133

Pharmacies in Mount Airy

9 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
HOSPITAL PHARMACY INCORPORATED 814 WORTH STREET 336-786-4171
KERR DRUG 722 WEST INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD 336-789-9006
MAYBERRY PHARMACY 933 OLD ROCKFORD STREET 336-789-0424
MOUNT AIRY DRUG HEALTH MART PHARMACY 701 WEST PINE STREET 336-786-5506
NORTHERN HOSPITAL OF SURRY COUNTY 830 ROCKFORD STREET 336-719-7000
RITE AID - 11315 114 EAST LEBANON STREET 336-786-2177
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1039 2241 ROCKFORD STREET 336-786-5166
WALGREENS - 10086 2069 ROCKFORD STREET 336-789-2060
WALLY'S PHARMACY 933 OLD ROCKFORD STREET 336-789-9089

EV Charging Stations in Mount Airy

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger110 Graceland LnTesla8TESLApublic
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger2905 Rockford StreetTesla8TESLApublic
Scenic Chevrolet Buick GMC Cad2300 ROCKFORD STEV Connect1J1772COMBOpublic
Mount Airy151 Granite Quarry TrailFLO2J1772public
Simmons Nissan1994 Rockford StNon-Networked1J1772public
Simmons Nissan1994 Rockford StNon-Networked1J1772private

Fire Stations in Mount Airy

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Bannertown Volunteer Fire Department124 Reeves Mill RDMostly volunteer336-786-4719
Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department Inc.2136 W Pine STVolunteer336-786-2213
Mount Airy Fire Department439 Rockford STMostly volunteer336-786-3570
Pine Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.1892 Pine Ridge RDVolunteer336-789-4490

Power Plants Near Mount Airy

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
COC SURRY LFG, LLCLANDFILL GAS221117-80.6OP
MAYBERRY SOLAR LLCSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-80.6OP
ARARAT ROCK SOLAR, LLCSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-80.6OP

Bridges in Mount Airy

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous19532717,500F
CulvertConcrete continuous19522916,500F
Tee BeamConcrete193916016,000F
CulvertConcrete continuous19532814,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete199318811,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196915910,750F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196916910,750G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197718010,000F
Tee BeamConcrete19411909,500F
Tee BeamConcrete1935989,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19983059,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19983089,000G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19981209,000G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19981239,000G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19692638,250F
Tee BeamConcrete19512638,250F
Tee BeamConcrete19511708,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19691898,250F
Tee BeamConcrete19261506,200F
Tee BeamConcrete19351365,600F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19702545,400F
CulvertConcrete continuous1960235,300F
SlabPrestressed concrete19711364,900F
CulvertSteel1960233,600F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19921083,500G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete20171302,900G
SlabPrestressed concrete2016572,800G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20151902,800G
SlabPrestressed concrete19841622,700F
Tee BeamConcrete1923372,500F
CulvertSteel1988412,100F
SlabPrestressed concrete19921362,000G
SlabPrestressed concrete1941431,886G
Tee BeamConcrete19571601,800F
SlabConcrete1948641,757G
SlabPrestressed concrete1988621,500F
SlabPrestressed concrete1980911,500F
SlabPrestressed concrete2019721,200G
CulvertSteel198827880F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1998389700G
CulvertConcrete continuous199022700G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196026640G
CulvertSteel196025640G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel192635572F
SlabConcrete193178536F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196535369F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete196528267F
SlabConcrete197267252F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198848212F
CulvertSteel199123200P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196042127F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201133119F
SlabConcrete196225117F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196448117P
CulvertConcrete continuous199823100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201523100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19613884F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19323747F
OtherConcrete continuous19722946F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19502740F
SlabPrestressed concrete20026340G

Airports Near Mount Airy

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Piedmont Triad International AirportGSOLarge Airport
Smith Reynolds AirportINTMedium Airport
Alexander County Airport—Small Airport
Alum Ridge STOLport—Small Airport
Bahnson Airport—Small Airport
Blue Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Boonville Airport—Small Airport
Boyd's Hawks Creek Airport—Small Airport
Brown Airport—Small Airport
Bush Airport—Small Airport
Covington Airport—Small Airport
Darr Field—Small Airport
Davidson County Executive Airport—Small Airport
Deer Run Airport—Small Airport
DS Butler Farm and Airfield—Small Airport
Dusenbury Field—Small Airport
Elkin Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Flying Bj Airport—Small Airport
Flying M Airport—Small Airport
Georgia Road Field—Small Airport
Groundhog Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Gryder-Teague Airport—Small Airport
Hamptonville Airport—Small Airport
Happy Bottom Airport—Small Airport
Heavenly Acres Airport—Small Airport
Hiatt Airport—Small Airport
Landis Airport—Small Airport
Lewis Airstrip—Small Airport
Lindsay Airport—Small Airport
Lone Hickory Airport—Small Airport
Marchmont Plantation Airpark—Small Airport
Maxwell Airport—Small Airport
Meadow Brook Field—Small Airport
Meylor Field—Small Airport
Meylor Landing—Small Airport
Micro Airport—Small Airport
Monarch Field—Small Airport
Moorefield's Airstrip—Small Airport
Morrison Field—Small Airport
Mount Airy Surry County Airport—Small Airport
Mountain Empire Airport—Small Airport
Mouse and Snake Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Nester Funny Farm Airport—Small Airport
New River Valley AirportPSKSmall Airport
Pace Airport—Small Airport
Piney Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Quiet Acres Airport—Small Airport
Raeford Rhyne Airpark—Small Airport
Rivercliff Airport—Small Airport
Robertson Field—Small Airport

Police Stations in Mount Airy

3 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
City of King Police621 Ingram Drive
City of Mount Airy Police Department
Dobson Police Dpartment

Grocery Stores in Mount Airy

23 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Circle K Store 2702021Convenience Store1910 N Main St
Dollar General 11656Other1900 S Main St
Dollar General 13435Other514 N Renfro St
DOLLAR GENERAL 14422Other1560 E Pine St
Dollar General 16521Other123 Airport Rd
Dollar General 24368Other104 Mount View Dr
Dollar General 534Other449 N Andy Griffith Pkwy
Dollar Tree 8898Other114 E Lebanon St
FOOD LION 1347Supermarket692 S Andy Griffith Pkwy
FOOD LION 441Supermarket1215 W Lebanon St
Grab And Go MartConvenience Store512 W Pine St
La EsmeraldaGrocery Store746 Worth St
LOWES FOODS 222Supermarket715 W Independence Blvd
Mayberry IGA 848Supermarket1810 Westfield Rd
Mayberry MartConvenience Store335 E Pine St
Mill Creek General StoreOther541 W Pine St
Moore's General Store LlcConvenience Store3170 Westfield Rd
Mt Airy Meat CenterSpecialty Store133 Old Buck Shoals Rd
N & D Of Surry IncConvenience Store1490 E Pine St
Quality Mart #51 1751Convenience Store287 Holly Springs Rd
Speedway 6949Convenience Store1012 Rockford St
Swift Stop IncConvenience Store1495 E Pine St
Walgreens 16112Other722 W Independence Blvd

Post Offices in Mount Airy

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ararat Post Office5134 Ararat Highway
Ararat Post Office5134 Ararat Highway
Goin' Postal
Mount Airy Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mount Airy

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Daymark Recovery ServicesBoth336-983-0941
Daymark Recovery ServicesBoth336-783-6919
Four Directions Counseling and - Recovery CenterSubstance Abuse336-786-5855
Hope Valley Inc - Womens Division Treatment CenterSubstance Abuse336-368-2427

DOL Wage Violations in Mount Airy

18 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $406,862 in back wages owed to 327 employees.

18
Violations
$406,862
Back Wages Owed
327
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Surry County EMS SIGNIFICANT — 27030 — 1 $234,541 $4,264 55
Leonard Building and Truck Accessories — — 27030 — 2 $56,173 $985 57
Neighbors Stores, Inc. #4 — — 27030 — 7 $42,423 $2,357 18
Leonard Building Truck & Accessories — — 27030 — 1 $18,835 $248 76
Colt Simmons Construction — — 27030 — 1 $13,019 $2,170 6
Lone Star Steakhouse — — 27030 — 1 $12,519 $298 42
DCH Enterprises, Inc. — — 27030 — 1 $5,694 $1,139 5
Carolina Resources — — 27030 — 1 $4,277 $329 13
Crystal Cleaners — — 27030 — 1 $4,195 $1,398 3
Riverside Building Supply Inc. — — 27030 — 1 $3,925 $981 4
L & L Cultured Marble — — 27030 — 1 $2,801 $560 5
Blevins Building Supply — — 27030 — 1 $2,544 $848 3
Comfort Inn — Choice Hotels 27030 — 1 $2,336 $779 3
Asian House — — 27030 — 1 $1,693 $1,693 1
Subway #20495 — Subway 27030 — 1 $935 $29 32
MOUNTAIN RIVER TRUCKING COMPANY [OSHA] — — 27030 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload 1 $439 $439 1
Hull Brothers Lumber Company, Inc. — — 27030 — 1 $403 $202 2
Golden Living Center — — 27030 — 1 $110 $110 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Airy

38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CH MOUNT AIRY1053 BLEVINS STORE RD
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD1536 W DEVON DR
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH1909 N MAIN ST
CHARIS CHURCH OF THE FOOTHILLSPO BOX 1271
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH235 BOULDER RD
CHURCH IN MOUNT AIRY1535 W FAIRFIELD DR
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE1218 E PINE ST
COMMUNITY-MA INC257 LOVERS LN
COUNTRY BAPTIST CHURCH1223 PINE RIDGE RD
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH472 N MAIN ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH714 N MAIN ST
FOOTHILLS FELLOWSHIP INC1053 BLEVINS STORE RD
FOUNTAIN OOF LIFE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER INCORPORATEDPO BOX 350
GENESIS FULL GOSPEL CHURCH433 SPARGER RD
GOOD SHEPHERD ADVOCACY MINISTRIES COMPANY123 BADGETT AVE
GRACE COVENANT CHURCH OF MT AIRYDENNIS BARNETTE 257 HYLTON STR
GREATER MOUNT AIRY MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITYPO BOX 1722
HARVEST TIME WORSHIP CENTER INCPO BOX 1726
HELLENION560 ALLRED MILL RD
HOLY ANGELS CHURCH1208 N MAIN ST
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL MOVIMIENTO AVIVAMIENTO MUNDIAL CASA DE RESTAU562 HAMBURG ST
INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH1437 REEVES MILL RD
MEDIC CHURCH539 RED BRUSH RD
MOUNT AIRY CHURCH OF GODPO BOX 1445
MOUNT AIRY P H CHURCH132 CHADWICK LN
MOUNT AIRY WESLEYAN CHURCH2063 S MAIN ST
MOUNT HERMAN CHURCH180 CLEAR VIEW TRL
NEHEMIAH HELPING HANDS MINISTRY1102 N MAIN ST
NEW PENTECOSTAL WAKE FORESTPO BOX 122
OPEN AIR MINISTRIES121 MANTLE AVE
PENTECOSTAL UNITED HOLY CHURCHPO BOX 64
SAINT ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH1401 FANCY GAP RD
SMITHSONG MISSIONS INCPO BOX 6043
TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH3615 ROCKFORD ST
THRIVE COMMUNITY CHURCHPO BOX 1221
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH472 N MAIN ST
TRUE LIFE WORSHIP MINISTRIESPO BOX 527
YOKEFELLOW MINISTRY OF MOUNT AIRY INCORPORATEDPO BOX 211

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UFO Sightings
8
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Historic Markers
4
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Airy

What is the population of Mount Airy?

Mount Airy has a population of 10,631 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 908 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.7% male.

Is Mount Airy expensive to live in?

Mount Airy is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $39,873, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,600 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $699 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Mount Airy safe?

The violent crime rate in Mount Airy is 451 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,722 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Mount Airy receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Mount Airy?

Mount Airy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Mount Airy?

Mount Airy has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $949. There are 2,028 business establishments in the area, including 162 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 3.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mount Airy?

The median home value in Mount Airy is $176,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $203,247. For renters, the median monthly rent is $699. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 56.8%. The average annual property tax is $3,160.

How are the schools in Mount Airy?

Schools in Mount Airy score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 24.3% of adults in Mount Airy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Mount Airy?

The obesity rate in Mount Airy is 42.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.3% of adults are smokers. 30.0% are physically inactive. 28.7% of residents report depression. 14.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 47.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,779.

What is transportation like in Mount Airy?

The average commute in Mount Airy is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 3.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mount Airy?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Airy is 85.7% White, 8.5% Black or African American, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.7% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 19.7% of residents have a disability. 88.5% have health insurance coverage.

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