Pilot Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stokes County County
Pilot Mountain, NC
At a Glance
How Pilot Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pilot Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pilot Mountain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pilot Mountain residents earn a median household income of $48,239 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,276. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 844 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pilot Mountain is $185,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,594. Median rent is $895/month, with 23.1% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Pilot Mountain reports 630 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,009/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Pilot Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pilot Mountain has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.