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Mount Gilead, NC
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Mount Gilead, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Gilead a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $204,113. 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 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,517/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.