The Town FilesMocksville, North Carolina
Town in Davie County · population 5,900 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,700
- Household income
- $55,367
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 42.7
Mocksville is a town of 5,900 people in Davie County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $240,700, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks easier by car than 77% of North Carolina towns.
How Mocksville 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 Mocksville is worth $240,700, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $55,367, which is more affordable than 32% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $892 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mocksville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $892 | $969 |
| Median household income | $55,367 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mocksville
| People | Mocksville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Mocksville
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.5 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mocksville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 8, 2008 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 23, 2011.
Severe weather in Davie County since 1996
Davie County has been included in 22 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 Davie County
Davie County had 13,854 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Mocksville itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Mocksville
9 public schools with 4,674 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County High | 9-12 | 1,808 | 17.4 |
| Mocksville Elementary | PK-5 | 544 | 14.7 |
| South Davie Middle | 6-8 | 510 | 13.4 |
| Pinebrook Elementary | PK-5 | 479 | 15.0 |
| North Davie Middle | 6-8 | 414 | 13.4 |
| Cornatzer Elementary | PK-5 | 386 | 13.3 |
| William R Davie Elementary | PK-5 | 382 | 14.1 |
| Davie County Early College High | 9-13 | 139 | 27.8 |
| Central Davie Academy | 3-12 | 12 | 3.0 |
Towns near Mocksville
- Bermuda Run, NC10.3 mi · 3,120 people · home $347,600
- Tyro, NC12.4 mi · 3,753 people · home $191,800
- Clemmons, NC13.4 mi · 21,163 people · home $335,800
- Spencer, NC15.6 mi · 3,308 people · home $201,700
- Lewisville, NC16.1 mi · 13,381 people · home $325,400
- Salisbury, NC16.6 mi · 35,540 people · home $242,500
- Yadkinville, NC16.9 mi · 2,995 people · home $183,800
- Welcome, NC17.2 mi · 4,131 people · home $200,800
Mocksville questions
Is Mocksville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mocksville scores better for retirees than 45% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 68%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Mocksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Mocksville is valued at $240,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,367, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $892 a month.
What is the weather like in Mocksville?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 4.5 inches of snow.
Does Mocksville get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mocksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2008. 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)