Stokes County, NC

Living in Stokes County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 25
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Schools 42
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Residents

46k Population -1.4k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$5.4k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$137k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$507 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Stokes County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Stokes County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 4
Feb 38 3 3
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 37 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Stokes County

Inland Flooding50
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Stokes County, NC

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Stokes County, NC

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Airports

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