Momeyer, North Carolina, 2019
Momeyer’s story
124 years in pictures
Census counts: 291 in 2000, 277 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1902 on.
- 1902Momeyer is settled
MomeyerNC
A town of 261, settled in 1902.
Rose Hill · Photo: JadaKaye · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
261
2025 Census estimate · +6.5% since 2020
Median home value
$99K
Census ACS
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
37.7
years
Jobs based here
11
A commuter town
Is Momeyer a good place to live?
30% of residents live below the poverty line in Momeyer, where North Carolina’s towns sit at 13% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 291 North Carolina towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Momeyer. Momeyer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
261 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Momeyer: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Momeyer, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBass Mh Court water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Momeyer’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNash County Board of ElectionsNash County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2024
ZIP code2785627856 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Momeyer.
Work & commute
Momeyer has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Momeyer for work: only 0% work in town. Since 2013, Momeyer has lost 26 jobs, to 11 in 2023. The top destinations are Rocky Mount (15%), Wilson (10%) and Durham (5%).
0%work in town
| Momeyer | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Momeyer0%
Rocky Mount15%
Wilson10%
Durham5%
Spring Hope5%
23 mi
median commute distance
11
jobs based in Momeyer
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Momeyer, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Momeyer has mild winters and hot summers
Momeyer has mild winters and warm summers. At 90°F, Momeyer’s July high is against 89°F in North Carolina’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring46–71°
Summer66–88°
Fall49–72°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Momeyer is
Momeyer beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 41% of Momeyer adults have high blood pressure.
| Momeyer | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Momeyer | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.6% | 3.6% |
UNC Health Nash
11.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Momeyer
16pages on Momeyer
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Momeyer
About 4 of every 100 Momeyer residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Momeyer for work
Where Momeyer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11jobs based in Momeyer
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Momeyer
Town in North Carolina, United States
Momeyer ( MOH-mahy-uhr) is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 277 in 2020.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 272 ft
- Area code
- 252
Questions about Momeyer
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Momeyer, NC a good place to live?
Momeyer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.