Wilkesboro, NC
Living in Wilkesboro
Bikeability5
Walkability3
Commute93
Public Transit10
Affordability99
Public Safety92
Airports57
Hospitals62
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.5kPopulation+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
$38kMedian 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
$177kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$545Median 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
Harvest Time Christian Academy
2 miles, E
Millers Creek Christian School
5 miles, NW
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
18 miles, E
Nc Boys Academy
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wilkesboro, NC
Appalachian State University
29 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
29 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
39 miles, W
Davidson College
48 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Ashe Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wilkesboro, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
65 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
69 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
72 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
91 miles, SW