At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$37,411 per capita
Home Value
$273,300
Zillow: $265,816
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.3% smoking rate
How Southmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Southmont a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Southmont residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,411. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,388 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southmont is $273,300 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,816. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
36.5% of adults in Southmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southmont has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,293
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$37,411
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$7,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
B+
Home Value$273,300
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$265,816
Housing Units938
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute37 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Southmont was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.