Mount Airy, NC

Mount Airy, North Carolina

Mount Airy, North Carolina, in Surry county, is 34 miles NW of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 89 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is home to some 8,484 residents.

The People and Families of Mount Airy

In Mount Airy, about 45% of adults are married. People in Mount Airy have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Mount Airy than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Airy had a median family income of $33,412.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($26,330) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Mount Airy. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Mount Airy Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in Mount Airy was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Mount Airy, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mount Airy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Mount Airy, NC

Comparing Mount Airy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mount Airy Almanac

Mount Airy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mount Airy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Mount Airy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mount Airy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mount Airy Hospitals

NORTHERN HOSPITAL OF SURRY COUNTY
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
830 ROCKFORD ST
(336) 719-7000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Mount Airy

Mount Airy High Schools (2004)

NORTH SURRY HIGH
2440 W PINE STREET
336-789-5055
Serves 1,042 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

MOUNT AIRY HIGH
1011 N SOUTH ST
336-789-5147
Serves 555 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Mount Airy Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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