The Town FilesSouthmont, North Carolina
Community in Davidson County · population 1,563 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $424,100
- Household income
- $91,307
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 42.4
Southmont is a community of 1,563 people in Davidson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $424,100, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 92% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 85% of North Carolina towns, better for families than 74% of North Carolina towns.
How Southmont 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 Southmont is worth $424,100, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $91,307, which is more affordable than 24% of North Carolina towns. 93.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Southmont | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $424,100 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | $91,307 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 93.2% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.3% | — |
Who lives in Southmont
| People | Southmont | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 89.5% |
Weather in Southmont
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.0°F. About 43.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Southmont since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 16, 2011 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 16, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 22, 2012.
Severe weather in Davidson County since 1996
Davidson County has been included in 29 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 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 |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Davidson County
Davidson County had 46,653 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,593 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Southmont itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Southmont
- East Spencer, NC8.5 mi · 1,567 people · home $112,000
- Spencer, NC9.1 mi · 3,308 people · home $201,700
- Denton, NC9.4 mi · 1,494 people · home $167,400
- Rockwell, NC10.1 mi · 2,302 people · home $237,200
- Granite Quarry, NC10.1 mi · 2,984 people · home $257,300
- Lexington, NC10.1 mi · 19,632 people · home $179,900
- Faith, NC11.1 mi · 819 people · home $264,000
- Tyro, NC11.8 mi · 3,753 people · home $191,800
Southmont questions
Is Southmont, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Southmont scores better for retirees than 52% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 85%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Southmont?
The median owner-occupied home in Southmont is valued at $424,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,307, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Southmont?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.7 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Southmont get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Southmont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 16, 2011. 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)