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Mount Airy, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Surry County County
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,077 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 908/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5085°N, 80.6145°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Surry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.6 / 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)
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").