Surry County, NC
Living in Surry County
Bikeability5
Walkability9
Commute51
Public Transit6
Affordability94
Public Safety91
Airports44
Hospitals57
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
72kPopulation-1.3k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$449Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Surry County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Surry County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Surry County
Inland Flooding54
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Surry County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Surry County, NC
Salem Christian Academy
3 miles, S
White Plains Christian School
4 miles, NE
Trinity Christian School
19 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Christian School
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Surry County, NC
Wake Forest University
30 miles, SE
Carolina Christian College
30 miles, SE
Piedmont International University
33 miles, SE
Salem College
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Surry County, NC
Northern Hospital of Surry County
7 miles, NE
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SW
Twin County Regional Hospital
22 miles, NW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Surry County, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
47 miles, SE
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
84 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
96 miles, W