What are the schools like in Rougemont, NC?

Rougemont is served primarily by Person County Schools. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Rougemont?

The median household income in Rougemont, NC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Rougemont, NC?

Rougemont has an average high temperature of 51.2°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

Rougemont, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rougemont, NC affordable or expensive?

Rougemont's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rougemont is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rougemont, NC?

Rougemont has a violent crime rate of 605.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3679.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rougemont, NC a Good Place to Live?

Rougemont is a small town of 1,125 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Rougemont stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rougemont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rougemont 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: 96.6

Rougemont's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rougemont costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rougemont, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Rougemont's violent crime rate is 605.6 per 100,000 residents — 59% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

605.6 /100k

Property Crime

3679.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rougemont is served primarily by Person County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rougemont, NC	National Avg
School District	Person County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rougemont sees average highs of 51.2°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rougemont, NC
Average High — January	51.2°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Rougemont, NC	National Avg
Population	1,125	—
Median Age	43.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	34.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stem, NC 11 mi Butner, NC 11 mi Roxboro, NC 13 mi Gorman, NC 13 mi Hillsborough, NC 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Rougemont

Rougemont, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

27572 27583

Rougemont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rougemont, NC affordable or expensive?

Rougemont's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rougemont roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $215,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Rougemont, NC?

Rougemont's violent crime rate is 605.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3679.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rougemont?

Public schools in Rougemont are operated by Person County Schools. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rougemont, NC a good place to live?

Rougemont, NC has a population of 1,125, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rougemont?

Rougemont averages 51.2°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rougemont?

Rougemont, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 27572, 27583.

What is the population of Rougemont?

The population of Rougemont, North Carolina is 1,125 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rougemont?

Key numbers for living in Rougemont: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $215,800, median household income N/A, crime index 166 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rougemont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.