Mount Gilead is a small town of 1,090 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $65,388
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Gilead stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Gilead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Gilead city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.2
Mount Gilead's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Gilead costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Gilead, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,022
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,388
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Mount Gilead's violent crime rate is 680.3 per 100,000 residents
— 79% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
680.3 /100k
Property Crime
3401.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Gilead is served primarily by Montgomery County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Gilead, NC
National Avg
School District
Montgomery County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Gilead sees average highs of 50.9°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Mount Gilead's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Gilead roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,500 and median rent is $1,022/month.
Mount Gilead's violent crime rate is 680.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3401.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Gilead are operated by Montgomery County Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Gilead, NC has a population of 1,090, a median household income of $65,388, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mount Gilead averages 50.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Gilead, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27306.
The population of Mount Gilead, North Carolina is 1,090 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Gilead: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $134,500, median household income $65,388, crime index 172 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Gilead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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