Wilkes County, NC
Living in Wilkes County
Bikeability
2
Walkability
4
Commute
53
Public Transit
3
Affordability
95
Public Safety
93
Airports
54
Hospitals
61
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
68k
Population
-594 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$126k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$473
Median Monthly Rent
+$86 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilkes County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Wilkes 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 | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Feb | 35 | 4 | 5 |
Mar | 42 | 5 | 2 |
Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilkes County
Inland Flooding59
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilkes County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilkes County, NC
Millers Creek Christian School
4 miles, W
Harvest Time Christian Academy
4 miles, S
Blue Ridge Christian School
19 miles, N
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wilkes County, NC
Appalachian State University
29 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
34 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
40 miles, W
Wake Forest University
50 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilkes County, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
4 miles, S
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Ashe Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wilkes County, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
69 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
70 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
94 miles, SW