Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Population 3,417

Wilkesboro is located in Wilkes County, NC. The population is 3,417, making Wilkesboro the 2nd largest city in Wilkes County.

There are 4 public schools in Wilkesboro with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Wilkesboro is moderate , and there are 20 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wilkesboro is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wilkesboro property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wilkesboro include Cricket, Moravian Falls and North Wilkesboro.

Wilkesboro Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 25.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 50.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.5%

Crime Rate

64.36% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 372
  • Violent Crimes: 430
  • Robbery: 57
  • Burglary: 344
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

76.86% Higher than national avg.
  • 20 offenders in Wilkesboro
  • 58.53 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

128 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 121

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Wilkesboro, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Wilkesboro's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $589
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $724
  • 3 Bedrooms: $998
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,127

Zip Codes

28697

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Environmental Hazards

128 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Wilkesboro, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Wilkesboro, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Wilkesboro, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.25°
  • February 42.57°
  • March 50.64°
  • April 59.83°
  • May 67.54°
  • June 75.82°
  • July 78.15°
  • August 77.04°
  • September 71.07°
  • October 59.7°
  • November 49.35°
  • December 42.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wilkesboro, NC

Earthquakes
Wilkesboro, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wilkesboro, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wilkesboro, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wilkesboro, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wilkesboro, NC: $35,550

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wilkesboro is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 33.21%
White Collar - 66.79%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Virginia Foxx

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

2 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Wilkesboro, NC

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Wilkesboro, NC

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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