Mount Gilead, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stanly County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,166 Population 334/sq mi density
$58,281 Median Income $26,654 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $215,694 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,281 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $1,014/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Gilead, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,281
22% below
$26,654 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
50% below
Zillow: $215,694
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
13% below
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
254/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Mount Gilead Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Gilead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
50%
Rent
87%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Gilead a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Gilead residents earn a median household income of $58,281 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,654. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Gilead is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,694. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Mount Gilead reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 254/100K.

Education

20.6% of adults in Mount Gilead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Gilead has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,166
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,281
Per Capita$26,654
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$1,014
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$215,694
Housing Units596
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property254/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation411 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Gilead was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.