Surry County , North Carolina
Population: 71,407 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,095 Home $166,400 Rent $741/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 71,407 residents, Surry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Surry County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$56,095
Median Income
household
$166,400
Home Value
median
$741/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,095 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,947 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| Median Home Value | $166,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $741/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 71,407 |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.8%
Obesity
13.7%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
40.4%
High Blood Pressure
27.1%
No Physical Activity
27.0%
Depression
33.7%
Insufficient Sleep
80.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 73.6 · 74th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
59.38
🌀 Hurricane
71.51
🔥 Wildfire
28.05
❄️ Winter Storm
59.13
🌍 Earthquake
69.69
☀️ Drought
65.97
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