North Wilkesboro, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,348 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,288 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$516 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$588 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wilkes County
1
North Wilkesboro Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wilkes County
3
North Wilkesboro Urban Area
3
North Carolina
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 32
Feb 4 3 35
Mar 5 2 43
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

North Wilkesboro Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
CC Wright Elementary School
3 miles, S · 1.9star
Wilkesboro Elementary School
4 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Wilkes Community College
4 miles, SW · 1.4star
Surry Community College
28 miles, E · 1.4star
Mitchell Community College
30 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Wilkes Regional Medical Center
1 miles, W · 4.1star
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
18 miles, E · 3.2star
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE · 2.3star
Ashe Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
74 miles, NW · 1star
Asheville Regional Airport
94 miles, W · 1.4star
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