Wilkes County Schools, NC
Living in Wilkes County Schools
Bikeability2
Walkability4
Commute53
Public Transit3
Affordability95
Public Safety93
Airports54
Hospitals61
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
68kPopulation-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
$44kMedian 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
$126kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$473Median 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 Schools
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Wilkes County Schools
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
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 Schools
Inland Flooding59
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilkes County Schools, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilkes County Schools, 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 Schools, 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 Schools, 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 Schools, 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