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Mount Gilead, NC

North Carolina · Stanly County

Mount Gilead is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,166. Residents earn $58,281 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,166 Population 334/sq mi density
$58,281 Median Income $26,654 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $204,113 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
145 Violent Crime/100K 2,517 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,281 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $58,281
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,700
50% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 145/100K
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.6%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,014
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,166
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 28%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,281
Per Capita$26,654
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,785M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$1,014
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$204,113
Housing Units596
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property2,517/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Uninsured11.6%
Smoking17.3%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation411 ft (125 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.59

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.4%
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Mount Gilead a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Gilead receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mount Gilead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Gilead is $58,281, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Gilead is $141,700, 50% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Mount Gilead is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,517 per 100,000, 28% above the national average.

Education

20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Gilead enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mount Gilead has a population of 1,166 with a density of 334 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age is 43.7 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 57.3% female and 42.7% male. The city is predominantly Black (55.7%), with 28.2% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.1% of residents, while 8.9% speak Spanish. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,166
Total Population
334
People / sq mi
43.7yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.7%
Female 57.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Gilead vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish 8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Gilead vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Gilead is $58,281, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,654 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $860, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mount Gilead vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,281
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,654
Avg Weekly Wage$860
IRS Avg AGI$67,178
Gini Index0.454 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,703
County GDP$2,785M

Business (County)

Restaurants130
Healthcare162
Retail249
Manufacturing85

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,478
1% below US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Gilead is $141,700, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $204,113, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% 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. 64.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 596 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1965. The average annual property tax is $3,478. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,700
50% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$204,113

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below US avg
Rent Burden29.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.7%
Owner-Occupied64.7%
Renter-Occupied35.3%
Housing Units596
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,478
1% below US avg
Effective Rate2.45%
In Mount Gilead, 40.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.6% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 38.7% have high blood pressure. 17.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.1% report binge drinking. 27.6% are physically inactive. 24.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.6% experience frequent mental distress. 11.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,643. The dentist ratio is 1:2,673. 68.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure38.7%
Asthma12.3%
COPD7.4%
Cancer6.1%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.1%
Physical Inactivity27.6%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.6%
Uninsured11.6%
35% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,643
Dentists1:2,673
Mental Health1:453
Checkup Rate79.9%
Dental Visits58.2%
Premature Death10,233/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access68.0%
Healthcare Facilities162
Mount Gilead has a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,517 per 100,000, 28% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Mount Gilead receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent144.7/100K
62% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property2,517.4/100K
28% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
Traffic Accidents61
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Mount Gilead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 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 48.3 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 411 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation411 ft (125 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density334/sq mi
Coordinates35.2164°N, 80.0050°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyStanly County County
Nearest AirportConcord-Padgett Regional (USA)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience53.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 99 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 134 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 134 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 134 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 135 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 80 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 46 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 134 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 93 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 135 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 135 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 134 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 132 km
Jan 3, 2022 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.5 132 km
Sep 15, 2024 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.5 133 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 80 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 226 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 201 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 280 km
2018 Florence Category 2 200 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 212 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 280 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 272 km
2004 Charley Category 1 198 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 249 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 265 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 233 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 229 km
1996 Fran Category 3 119 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 220 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 115 km
1984 Diana Category 4 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

328 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 1,189 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 71 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 67 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 75 km 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 84 km 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 64 km 6
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 51 km 1
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 25 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,968 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 54 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 84 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 51 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 69 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 73 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 15 km
1998 981406 1,892 77 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 75 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 56 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 80 km
1998 980803 1,780 71 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 77 km
1999 19990505 1,756 69 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 50 km
1992 COMP 15 1,697 75 km
2018 SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14 1,687 77 km
2012 4-NOV 1,636 77 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,623 79 km
1995 95 15 2 1,619 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Mount Gilead has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.0").

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Mount Gilead is located in Stanly County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. 12.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 75.1% of the vote, a 50.9-point margin. 88.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 162 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 24.2%

Winner: Republican by 50.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
Traffic Accidents61
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.6%
39% below US avg
High School+87.1%
Graduate Degree+12.8%
School Test Score5.59
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density334/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi
CountyStanly County County

Services

Broadband Access88.4%
Avg Download Speed185.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed35.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities162
Restaurants130
Retail Stores249

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%
Average costs for common services in Mount Gilead. 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)
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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$806
Toddler$707
Preschool$636
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$702
Toddler$616
Preschool$616
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Stanly County

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

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Administrative & Waste Services 3,778 124 $24,416 2.78
Manufacturing 3,512 95 $59,792 1.85
Retail Trade 2,893 251 $33,639 1.25
Accommodation & Food Services 2,075 133 $18,636 0.99
Health Care & Social Assistance 1,708 155 $37,284 0.52
Construction 1,642 253 $65,224 1.35
Other Services 588 136 $37,661 0.85
Wholesale Trade 426 68 $67,464 0.47
Educational Services 408 20 $42,809 0.85
Finance & Insurance 368 80 $63,952 0.39
Professional & Technical Services 350 127 $64,950 0.22
Management of Companies 279 4 $77,424 0.72
Arts & Entertainment 260 14 $12,457 0.67
Transportation & Warehousing 169 42 $56,834 0.17
Real Estate 140 51 $45,619 0.39
Information & Technology 104 21 $78,643 0.24
Utilities 51 5 $108,977 0.58

Schools in Mount Gilead

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Middle Middle 309 22 14.0:1
Mount Gilead Elementary Elementary 213 13 16.4:1
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Radio Stations near Mount Gilead

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Buzzin Radio — MP3
BBN German online christian radio AAC 56 kbps
𝔅𝔲𝔷𝔷𝔦𝔫 ℜ𝔞𝔡𝔦𝔬 — MP3
106.5 The END alternative AAC

Campgrounds Near Mount Gilead

5 campgrounds found near Mount Gilead.

NameRatingSitesPrice
KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC) 4.5/5 6 $35–$50
CANEBRAKE HORSE CAMP 4.2/5 28 $27–$54
ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND 4.1/5 49 $20–$54
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND 4.1/5 34 $20–$40
BADIN LAKE GROUP CAMP 4.1/5 3 $75

National Parks Near Mount Gilead

16 national parks and monuments found near Mount Gilead.

ParkTypeFee
Andrew Jackson State Park State Park Free
Cheraw State Park State Park Free
Deep River State Trail State Park Free
Goodale State Park State Park Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park National Military Park Free
Lake Norman State Park State Park Free
Lake Wateree State Park State Park Free
Landsford Canal State Park State Park Free
Little Pee Dee State Park State Park Free
Long Bluff State Park State Park Free
Lower Haw River State Natural Area State Park Free
Lumber State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Morrow Mountain State Park State Park Free
Mountains-to-Sea Trail State Park Free
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve State Park Free

Trails Near Mount Gilead

68 trails found near Mount Gilead.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
DUTCHMAN'S CREEK 11.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
UWHARRIE NRT 9.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
UWHARRIE NRT 9.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
UWHARRIE NRT 8.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
KEYAUWEE 6.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BADIN LAKE 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIRKHEAD MOUNTAIN 4.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUPERTREE LOOP 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
RIVER TRAIL 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
UWHARRIE NRT 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROBBINS BRANCH 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DICKEY BELL OHV 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROCKY MOUNTAIN OHV 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HELEN'S LOOP 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WOOD RUN TRAIL 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
FRALEY TRAIL 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HOME TRAIL 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BLACKBURN TRAIL 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DUTCH JOHN OHV 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TODD TRAIL 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
FALLS DAM OHV 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DANIEL OHV 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BUTTERMILK TRAIL 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BATES TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MEGAN TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
JOSH TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MORGAN TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
TONY TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LAKEVIEW OHV 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROBBINS TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BURL TREE WAY 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DENSON'S CREEK OUTER LOOP 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LARRY'S LINK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GREG'S LOOP 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HANNAH'S CREEK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAKE TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LESLIE TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
INDIAN TRAIL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BIG ROCK LOOP 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SLAB PILE OHV 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIRKHEAD MOUNTAIN 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WOLF DEN OHV 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST MORRIS MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SAWMILL OHV 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DENSON'S CREEK INNER LOOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
THORNBURG 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
THORNBURG 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TANAGER TRAIL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HOME TRAIL EXTENSION 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BERNER TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LUTHER'S SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CANEBRAKE LOOP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
UWHARRIE FITNESS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DICKEY BELL OHV 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RUDOLPH TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WREN TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
YATES PLACE CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
UWHARRIE FITNESS CONNECTOR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BADIN HORSE CAMP CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GREG'S LOOP CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WOOD RUN LOOP B 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
WOOD RUN LOOP A 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
FALLS DAM OHV CONNECTOR A 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE C 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE B 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE A 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FALLS DAM OHV CONNECTOR B 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
KEYAUWEE ROCK GARDEN 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —

Museums in Mount Gilead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
RANKIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HERITAGEGENERAL MUSEUM131 WEST CHURCH STREET9106526378$38,432
ALBEMARLE-STANLY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION245 EAST MAIN STREET7049863777
ANSONVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
BADIN HISTORIC MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM60 FALLS ROAD7044226900
CANDOR HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MOUNT GILEAD MUSEUM FOUNDATIONGENERAL MUSEUM202 W ALLENTON ST9104391864
NORWOOD MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM205 PEE DEE AVENUE7043039829
PEE DEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEGENERAL MUSEUM
STANLEY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION245 E MAIN ST7049863777

Libraries in Mount Gilead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
STANLY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY133 E MAIN ST0.0152,245

Farmers Markets in Mount Gilead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Montgomery County Farmers' Market Association417 North Main Street04/23/2015 to 11/05/2015Thu: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM;
Stanly Commons Farmers Market1000 N. First St.01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018Mon: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Town of Candor Farmers MarketFarmers Market Road off Hwy 211

Pharmacies in Mount Gilead

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
COCHRANE-RIDENHOUR DRUG COMPANY 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET 910-439-6541

Cell Towers in Mount Gilead

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
State RD #1578TOWER126
Pleasant Valley Road (154098)LTOWER88
(Ansonville site) Buffalo Creek RoadTOWER87
1418 Cagle Road (153967)GTOWER87
2371 Home Town Road (153403)LTOWER83
813 CONCORD ROADTOWER82
1004 KIKER ROAD (81122)LTOWER80
133 LIBERTY HILL CHURCH ROAD (80258)MTOWER73
3097 NC 731 EastTOWER71
Albemarle Cell Site - 40170 Stony Gap RoadTOWER61
476 Strider Road (65736)MTOWER61

Fire Stations in Mount Gilead

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Lake Tillery Fire & Rescue, Inc.7913 NC Highway 73 WMostly volunteer910-439-1010
Mount Gilead Fire Department106 E Allenton STVolunteer910-439-6322
Pekin Volunteer Fire Department & First Responders5321 Pekin RDVolunteer910-439-5652

Power Plants Near Mount Gilead

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
UWHARRIE MOUNTAIN RENEWABLELANDFILL GAS221117-80.0OP

Bridges in Mount Gilead

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous1958216,200F
Tee BeamConcrete1929723,600G
CulvertConcrete continuous1938212,700F
CulvertConcrete1938482,600F
CulvertConcrete continuous1960251,600G
SlabPrestressed concrete1969351,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20022611,400G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1958311,200F
SlabPrestressed concrete20022471,100F
SlabPrestressed concrete19991001,000G
Tee BeamConcrete1952250800G
SlabPrestressed concrete2013153580G
Tee BeamConcrete192165560F
Tee BeamConcrete192165550F
SlabPrestressed concrete2023123550G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2017100510G
SlabPrestressed concrete199939480G
SlabPrestressed concrete1991107370G
SlabPrestressed concrete201373340G
SlabPrestressed concrete201670340G
CulvertConcrete continuous202326300G
CulvertSteel202124260G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195137250F
SlabPrestressed concrete201655240G
CulvertSteel198024170G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195641150F
CulvertSteel199525130F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197842130F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous2000352130G
Girder/FloorbeamSteel continuous195542120F
CulvertSteel198224120F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete201392120G
CulvertAluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron201521100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195243100F
Girder/FloorbeamSteel196041100F
SlabPrestressed concrete201672100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195536100F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete201383100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1972180100G
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete19613180F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19583580F
SlabPrestressed concrete20236370G
CulvertSteel19792450F
SlabPrestressed concrete20176250G
CulvertSteel19853250F
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete19679150P

Superfund Sites Near Mount Gilead

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
ALCOA - BADIN WORKS293 HIGHWAY 740STANLY
HOMANIT - MT GILEADHIGHWAY 109MONTGOMERY
UNILIN FLOORING, N.V.149 HOMANIT USA ROADMONTGOMERY

Airports Near Mount Gilead

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Concord-Padgett Regional AirportUSAMedium Airport
Aero Plantation Airport—Small Airport
Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud Field—Small Airport
Arant Airport—Small Airport
Asheboro Regional Airport—Small Airport
Barringer Field—Small Airport
Bermuda High Gliderport—Small Airport
Blackhawk Field—Small Airport
Boyd's Hawks Creek Airport—Small Airport
Bradley Field—Small Airport
Broadway Airfield—Small Airport
Brooks Field—Small Airport
Brown Field—Small Airport
Buffalo Creek Airport—Small Airport
Causey Airport—Small Airport
Chalfant Airport—Small Airport
Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport—Small Airport
Cheraw Municipal Airport/Lynch Bellinger FieldHCWSmall Airport
Clio Crop Care Airport—Small Airport
Corriher Field—Small Airport
Dakota Air Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Darr Field—Small Airport
Davidson County Executive Airport—Small Airport
Dead Dog Airport—Small Airport
Delk's Airport—Small Airport
Derby Aerodrome—Small Airport
Derksen Airport—Small Airport
Edwards Airport—Small Airport
Enochville Airport—Small Airport
Ervin Airfield—Small Airport
Fields Airport—Small Airport
Fivepoints Field—Small Airport
Flint Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Flying M Airport—Small Airport
Flying S Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Gilliam-McConnell Airfield—Small Airport
Gold Hill Airport—Small Airport
Goodnight's Airport—Small Airport
Goose Creek Airport—Small Airport
Greensboro Executive Airport—Small Airport
Hawks Meadow Airport—Small Airport
Hiatt Airport—Small Airport
Hinshaw (Greenacres) Airport—Small Airport
Holland Drop Zone Airstrip—Small Airport
Ja Field—Small Airport
Jaars Townsend Airport—Small Airport
Johnston Airport—Small Airport
Jordan Field—Small Airport
Kecks Airport—Small Airport
Kirk Air Base—Small Airport

Police Stations in Mount Gilead

5 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Albemarle Police Department203 North 2nd Street
Biscoe Police Department114 West Main Street
Mt Gilead Police Department123 North Main Street
Norwood Police Department139 North Main Street
Troy Police Department610 North Main Street

Grocery Stores in Mount Gilead

6 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
C'sConvenience Store101 Julius Chambers Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 9177Other175 S Wadesboro Blvd
Moon Asian MarketOther1211 NC Highway 109 S
Mount Gilead MarketGrocery Store112 S Main St
Papa Giant's Fresh Seafood MarketSpecialty Store104 Julius Chambers Ave
Parrys ProduceFarmers and Markets536 C C Camp Rd

Treatment Centers in Mount Gilead

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Monarch - BH StanlyBoth866-272-7826

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Gilead

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHPO BOX 157
TWIN HARBOR WORSHIP CENTER8011 TWIN HARBOR DR
WADEVILLE COMMUNITY CEMETERYPO BOX 304
WAT LAO BUDDHIST KOTAMA INC212 MCLEOD RD
WAT MEECHAI LAO BUDDHIST TEMPLE310 E ALLENTON ST

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UFO Sightings
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Historic Markers
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Bigfoot Sightings
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Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Gilead

What is the population of Mount Gilead?

Mount Gilead has a population of 1,166 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 334 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 57.3% female and 42.7% male.

Is Mount Gilead expensive to live in?

Mount Gilead 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 $58,281, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $141,700 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Mount Gilead safe?

Mount Gilead is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,517 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Mount Gilead receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Mount Gilead?

Mount Gilead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Mount Gilead?

The job market in Mount Gilead is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $860. There are 1,703 business establishments in the area, including 130 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 5.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mount Gilead?

The median home value in Mount Gilead is $141,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $204,113. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 64.7%. The average annual property tax is $3,478.

How are the schools in Mount Gilead?

Schools in Mount Gilead score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.6% of adults in Mount Gilead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. 12.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Mount Gilead?

The obesity rate in Mount Gilead is 40.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.3% of adults are smokers. 27.6% are physically inactive. 24.7% of residents report depression. 11.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 68.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,643.

What is transportation like in Mount Gilead?

The average commute in Mount Gilead is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mount Gilead?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Gilead is 28.2% White, 55.7% Black or African American. 91.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.9% speak Spanish. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 90.6% have health insurance coverage.

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