Wilkesboro, NC

Living in Wilkesboro

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 3
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 57
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 36
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Schools 28
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Residents

3.5k Population +90 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated
58% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$1.2k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$177k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$545 Median Monthly Rent +$122 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas5%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wilkesboro

United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8

Property Crime in Wilkesboro

United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 5
Feb 36 4 5
Mar 44 5 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilkesboro

Inland Flooding44
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wilkesboro, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wilkesboro, NC

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Nc Boys Academy
22 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Wilkesboro, NC

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Lees-McRae College
39 miles, W
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Davidson College
48 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wilkesboro, NC

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Ashe Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Wilkesboro, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
72 miles, W
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