The Town FilesRougemont, North Carolina
Community in Durham County · population 1,001 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $298,500
- Household income
- $104,327
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 48.5
Rougemont is a community of 1,001 people in Durham County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $298,500, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks quieter than 90% of North Carolina towns, better for retirees than 88% of North Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 85% of North Carolina towns.
How Rougemont ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rougemont is worth $298,500, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $104,327, which is more affordable than 82% of North Carolina towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rougemont | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | $104,327 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.1% | — |
Who lives in Rougemont
| People | Rougemont | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 37.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 89.5% |
Weather in Rougemont
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 26.4°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rougemont since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 20, 1998 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 2018.
Severe weather in Durham County since 1996
Durham County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 11, 2025 | Tropical Depression | DR-4889: Tropical Depression Chantal |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Durham County
Durham County had 236,749 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $98,601 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Rougemont itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Rougemont
3 public schools with 1,230 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Elementary | K-5 | 522 | 15.4 |
| Discovery Charter (charter) | 6-10 | 412 | 15.3 |
| Mangum Elementary | PK-5 | 296 | 11.4 |
Towns near Rougemont
- Stem, NC10.6 mi · 960 people · home $240,500
- Butner, NC11.0 mi · 8,397 people · home $231,100
- Roxboro, NC12.6 mi · 8,134 people · home $157,700
- Gorman, NC13.2 mi · 1,104 people · home —
- Hillsborough, NC14.0 mi · 9,660 people · home $460,100
- Creedmoor, NC14.4 mi · 4,866 people · home $281,400
- Durham, NC16.3 mi · 283,506 people · home $392,800
- Efland, NC17.2 mi · 852 people · home $234,600
Rougemont questions
Is Rougemont, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rougemont scores better for retirees than 88% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 90%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.5).
How much does a house cost in Rougemont?
The median owner-occupied home in Rougemont is valued at $298,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,327, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Rougemont?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 26.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Rougemont get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rougemont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 20, 1998. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)