Stantonsburg, NC

North Carolina · Wilson County

Stantonsburg is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 949. Residents earn $58,929 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

949 Population 1,531/sq mi density

$58,929 Median Income $29,656 per capita

$120,200 Home Value $191,951 Zillow

$983 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

533 Violent Crime/100K 3,823 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$58,929 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$120,200 home value, $983/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $58,929

22% lower than US avg

Home Value $120,200

57% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 533/100K

40% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.6%

57% lower than US avg

Median Rent $983

15% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.4%

13% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.8%

22% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 16.5%

33% higher than US avg

How Stantonsburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population949

Median Age42.5 yrs

Density1,531/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 35%

Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+

Median Income$58,929

Per Capita$29,656

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty16.5%

County GDP$5,166M

Commute27 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$120,200

Rent$983

Ownership71.5%

Zillow$191,951

Housing Units328

Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent533/100K

Property3,823/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%

Uninsured11.6%

Smoking15.5%

Depression24.3%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain50.3 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation79 ft (24 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.6%

High School+91.1%

Graduate+2.7%

School Score5.25

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%

Commute27 min

Broadband93.4%

EV Stations16

Libraries7

Is Stantonsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stantonsburg receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Stantonsburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stantonsburg is $58,929, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stantonsburg is $120,200, 57% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 533 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,823 per 100,000, 95% above the national average.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Stantonsburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Stantonsburg has a population of 949 with a density of 1,531 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly Black (37.2%), with 35.2% White, 5.1% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.9% of residents. 4.8% of the population are veterans. 21.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 77.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

949

Total Population

1,531

People / sq mi

42.5yrs

Median Age

9% above US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%

Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Stantonsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.9%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.1%

77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stantonsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stantonsburg is $58,929, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,656 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,051, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 0.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Stantonsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,929
	22% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,656
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,051
IRS Avg AGI	$60,414
Gini Index	0.476 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.8%
	22% below US avg
Poverty Rate	16.5%
	33% above US avg
Establishments (County)	2,155
County GDP	$5,166M

Business (County)

Restaurants	170
Healthcare	200
Retail	328
Manufacturing	85

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,409
	3% below US avg
Cost of Living	94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.2 min
Drive Alone	91.3%
Public Transit	1.7%
Work from Home	0.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Stantonsburg is $120,200, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,951, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 94.2% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $983 (15% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 71.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 328 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. The average annual property tax is $3,409. 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$120,200
	57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$191,951

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$147
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	94.2%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$983
	15% below US avg
Rent Burden	51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$932
1 Bedroom	$981
2 Bedrooms	$1,161
3 Bedrooms	$1,499
4 Bedrooms	$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	71.5%
Owner-Occupied	71.5%
Renter-Occupied	28.5%
Housing Units	328
Median Year Built	1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,409
	3% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.84%

In Stantonsburg, 36.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 37.5% have high blood pressure. 15.5% are current smokers. 14.6% report binge drinking. 26.1% are physically inactive. 24.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.6% experience frequent mental distress. 11.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,528. The dentist ratio is 1:2,241. 92.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Stantonsburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.4%
	13% above US avg
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	37.5%
Asthma	11.9%
COPD	6.6%
Cancer	6.1%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.5%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.6%
Physical Inactivity	26.1%
Depression	24.3%
Mental Distress	18.6%
Physical Distress	13.0%
Short Sleep	37.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	77.8%
Uninsured	11.6%
	35% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,528
Dentists	1:2,241
Mental Health	1:456
Checkup Rate	80.1%
Dental Visits	57.5%
Premature Death	12,403/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	92.5%
Healthcare Facilities	200

Stantonsburg has a violent crime rate of 533 per 100,000 residents, 40% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,823 per 100,000, 95% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Stantonsburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Stantonsburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	532.9/100K
	40% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,822.6/100K
	95% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Traffic Accidents	19
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Stantonsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	1,531/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6052°N, 77.8191°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wilson County County
Nearest Airport	Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.5 / 100
Community Resilience	51.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994	4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina	M3.6	109 km
Feb 11, 2014	7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina	M2.9	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	286 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	200 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	178 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	148 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	183 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	150 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	132 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	174 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	203 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	216 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	77 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	221 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	93 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	254 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	101 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	92 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	70 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	287 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	251 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	255 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,154 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	89 km	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	31 km	16
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	73 km	3
Sep 27, 2024	EF3	41 km	0
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	14 km	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	44 km	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF3	90 km	2
Apr 25, 2014	EF3	64 km	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	27 km	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	95 km	12
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	19 km	1
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	79 km	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	81 km	6
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	46 km	0
Mar 4, 1977	EF3	28 km	0
May 15, 1972	EF3	27 km	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	96 km	0
Mar 17, 1965	EF3	87 km	2
Nov 8, 1957	EF3	12 km	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	89 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LYNCH ROAD (1,824 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	LYNCH ROAD	1,824	70 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,399	60 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,371	95 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	95 km
2008	SYCAMORE SHORES	1,044	81 km
1986	MEMORIAL	968	97 km
2010	BURNCOMP03	843	95 km
2008	HIGHWAY 1	766	83 km
2018	UNNAMED	765	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	686	96 km
2013	UNNAMED	684	99 km
2017	UNNAMED	661	94 km
2017	UNNAMED	613	94 km
1985	UNNAMED	575	76 km
1985	UNNAMED	535	97 km
1995	UNNAMED	510	100 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.2 in
April	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	5.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
November	53°F (11°C)	2.9 in	Driest
December	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in

Stantonsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (2.9").

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Stantonsburg is located in Wilson County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 49.8% of the vote, a 0.4-point margin. 93.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 16 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 200 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 91.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.4%

D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 0.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Traffic Accidents	19
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.6%
	57% below US avg
High School+	91.1%
Graduate Degree+	2.7%
School Test Score	5.25

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	1,531/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi
County	Wilson County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.4%
Avg Download Speed	203.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	67.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	16
Alt Fuel Stations	19
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	200
Restaurants	170
Retail Stores	328

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.2 min
Drive Alone	91.3%
Public Transit	1.7%
Work from Home	0.7%

Average costs for common services in Stantonsburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit	$330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling	$236 ($141–$377)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($94–$330)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install	$6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair	$943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement	$8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense	$4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation	$472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation	$2,358 ($943–$4,715)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$236)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($94–$377)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$758
Toddler	$660
Preschool	$589
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$483
Toddler	$504
Preschool	$616

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Wilson County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	6,875	81	$74,679	2.38
Health Care & Social Assistance	4,196	238	$48,096	0.83
Retail Trade	4,065	315	$35,719	1.16
Accommodation & Food Services	3,247	182	$21,153	1.02
Construction	3,156	228	$70,783	1.71
Administrative & Waste Services	1,553	149	$46,649	0.75
Finance & Insurance	1,546	101	$75,607	1.08
Wholesale Trade	1,260	136	$67,358	0.91
Professional & Technical Services	911	183	$77,241	0.37
Educational Services	906	22	$35,797	1.25
Other Services	766	160	$47,714	0.72
Real Estate	317	88	$49,183	0.58
Arts & Entertainment	280	26	$25,606	0.47
Information & Technology	179	16	$68,150	0.27
Management of Companies	123	14	$113,401	0.21

Schools in Stantonsburg

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Speight Middle	Middle	294	18	16.3:1
Stantonsburg Elementary	Elementary	186	11	16.9:1

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Radio Stations near Stantonsburg

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WNBU Oldies 94.1	—	AAC
WZMB 91.3 FM	alternative, college radio	AAC+ 32 kbps

National Parks Near Stantonsburg

14 national parks and monuments found near Stantonsburg.

Park	Type	Fee
Bay Tree Lake State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Bushy Lake State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park	State Park	Free
Dutchmans Creek Mitigation Site	State Park	Free
Goose Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Hammocks Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Medoc Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Os-058	State Park	Free
Sandy Run Savannas State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area	State Park	Free
White Lake State Lake	State Park	Free
William B. Umstead State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Stantonsburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
BARTON ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		2523996477	$32,164,589
SCIENCE MUSEUMS OF WILSON	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	224 NASH STREET E	2522915113	$450,878
OLD WAYNESBOROUGH COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	U S 117 ALT	9197311653	$101,597
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FUND OF WILSON COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2522347694	$86,754
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	116 N WILLIAM STREET	9197345023	$73,299
GREENE COUNTY ARTS AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	107 NW 3RD STREET	2527477732	$66,576
ROSENWALD CENTER FOR CULTURAL ENRICHMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	108 KINGOLD BLVD	2527474912	$30,724
NORTH CAROLINA BASEBALL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2522963048	$14,574
AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY OF MUSIC	GENERAL MUSEUM
FREMONT HISTORICAL MUSEUM & PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GOV CB AYCOCK BIRTHPLACE SHS	GENERAL MUSEUM		9192425581
HIST PRESERVATION WILSON & DR BOBS TR	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	113 NASH STREET EAST	2522347694
IMAGINATION STATION SCIENCE AND HISTORY MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	224 EAST NASH STREET
MAY MUSEUM AND PARK	GENERAL MUSEUM	3802 S MAIN ST	2527536725
NORTHERN WAYNE HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9192422166
OLIVER NESTUS FREEMAN ROUNDHOUSE	GENERAL MUSEUM
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	224 E NASH STREET
VOLLIS SIMPSON WHIRLIGIG PARK AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
WILSON BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Stantonsburg

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1001 E ASH ST	290,049
WILSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	249 NASH ST W	231,840
FARMVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	4276 W CHURCH ST	32,002

Farmers Markets in Stantonsburg

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Deans Farm Market	4231 NC Hwy 42 West				Visit
Elaney Wood Heritage Farmers Market	470 Hwy 13 South	04/02/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Wayne County Mini Mobile Farmer's Market	Intersection of Herman and Pou	June to October	Wed:9:30 am - 2:30 pm;
Wilson Farmers Market	2331 US Hwy 301 S	04/26/2014 to 09/20/2014	Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes
Wilson Farmers Market	207 W Green St	04/30/2014 to 09/17/2014	Wed: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes

Restaurants in Stantonsburg

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant

Breweries in Stantonsburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brewmasters	Gastropub and Brewery	2115 Forest Hills Rd W	2529916035

Pharmacies in Stantonsburg

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
STANTONSBURG DRUG COMPANY	105 SOUTH MAIN STREET	252-238-3206

Cell Towers in Stantonsburg

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
SR 121 AND US HWY 264	TOWER	110
(Pinetops) 1576 BYNUM FARM ROAD	TOWER	104
(Saratoga) 6014-A NC 91	LTOWER	82

Fire Stations in Stantonsburg

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Stantonsburg Moyton Volunteer Fire Department	105 N Saratoga ST	Volunteer			252-238-2658

Bridges in Stantonsburg

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Slab	Concrete	1957	29	6,100	P
Tee Beam	Concrete	1940	296	3,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2003	208	3,450	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1945	22	3,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2003	211	2,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1930	127	2,300	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1970	225	1,700	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2015	25	450	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2014	253	400	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2011	204	350	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2011	100	300	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2019	72	300	G
Culvert	Steel	1991	28	200	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2019	57	200	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2022	47	100	G

Amtrak Stations in Stantonsburg

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Goldsboro, NC	103 North Carolina Street	BUS
Wilson, NC	401 East Nash Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Stantonsburg

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE INCORPORATED	3001 FIRESTONE PARKWAY	WILSON
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE INCORPORATED	3001 FIRESTONE PARKWAY	WILSON

Airports Near Stantonsburg

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Johnston Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field	ISO	Medium Airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport	PGV	Medium Airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport	RWI	Medium Airport
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base	GSB	Medium Airport
Aerial Spraying Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Als Airport	—	Small Airport
Ball Airport	—	Small Airport
Bell Strip	—	Small Airport
Boyd Field	—	Small Airport
Boyd Field	—	Small Airport
Canaan Air Base Airport	—	Small Airport
Charles Field	—	Small Airport
Chase Field	—	Small Airport
Cox-Grantham Airfield	—	Small Airport
Crooked Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Double S Airport	—	Small Airport
Dunroamin Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Duplin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Easley Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Ellis Airport	—	Small Airport
Enfield-Shearin Airport	—	Small Airport
Fiddleair Airport	—	Small Airport
Flanagan Field	—	Small Airport
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawks Nest Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinton Field	—	Small Airport
Hood Field	—	Small Airport
Johnston Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Kenly Airport	—	Small Airport
Martin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Moss Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Mount Olive Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
North Raleigh Airport	—	Small Airport
Oak Grove Marine Corps Outlying Field	—	Small Airport
Parker Field	—	Small Airport
Peacock STOLport	—	Small Airport
Phillip R Bunn Airport	—	Small Airport
Pink Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Pleasant Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Raleigh East Airport	—	Small Airport
Riley Field	—	Small Airport
Ruby's Landing	—	Small Airport
Sampson County Airport	CTZ	Small Airport
Scotland Neck East Airport	—	Small Airport
Scottbrook Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
South Oaks Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Spring Paths Airport	—	Small Airport
Suggs Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Stantonsburg

23 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Black Creek Police Department
Elm City Police Department	115 South Railroad Street
Elm City Police Department
Farmville Police Department
Farmville Police Department
Fountain Community Police Department
Fountain Police Department
Fremont Police Department
Goldsboro Police Department
Greene County Sheriff's Office	301 North Greene Street
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
North Carolina State Highway Patrol	301 North Greene Street
Pikeville Police Department
Pinetops Police Department	101 East Hamlet Street
Sharpsburg Police Department	108 South Railroad Street
Stantonsburg Police Department	114 East Commercial Avenue
Wilson County Law Enforcement Center	100 Green Street East
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Wilson Police Chief
Wilson Police Department	120 Goldsboro Street East
Wilson Police Station

Grocery Stores in Stantonsburg

1 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dollar General 25511	Other	219 Moyton Ave

Post Offices in Stantonsburg

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Postal Service	200 South Main Street

Treatment Centers in Stantonsburg

9 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
BHG Wilson Professional Services	Substance Abuse	252-206-5799
Dixon Social Interactive Services	Both	252-564-8145
Dixon Social Interactive Services	Both	252-296-8661
Life Touch LLC	Substance Abuse	919-330-4090
Medical Care Inc - Wilson E Tabe MD	Substance Abuse	919-735-3311 x0
Monarch - BH Wilson	Both	866-272-7826
One to One With Youth Inc	Substance Abuse	919-731-2119
Positive Life Changes	Substance Abuse	252-557-0444
Waynesboro Family Clinic	Both	919-734-6676

DOL Wage Violations in Stantonsburg

7 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $225,844 in back wages owed to 356 employees.

Violations

$225,844

Back Wages Owed

356

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Marisa Garcia Pineda - H2A FLC	SIGNIFICANT	—	27883	—	1	$195,735	$682	287
Virginia Dare Behavioral Health, Inc.	—	—	27883	—	1	$12,671	$507	25
Virginia Dare Behavioral Healthservices, Inc	—	—	27883	—	1	$7,311	$261	28
150128 - ROBERT L DAWSON FARMS LLC. [OSHA]	—	—	27883	Soybean Farming	1	$4,757	$1,586	3
Virginia Dare Behavioral Health Services	—	—	27883	—	1	$3,466	$495	7
Edwards Group Home III Inc.	—	—	27883	—	1	$1,772	$443	4
Pineda-Garcia, Cirila FLC	—	—	27883	—	1	$133	$66	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stantonsburg

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
GOOD NEWS CHURCH	7000 HOLDENS CROSS RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stantonsburg

What is the population of Stantonsburg?

Stantonsburg has a population of 949 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 1,531 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Stantonsburg expensive to live in?

Stantonsburg is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $58,929, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,200 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $983 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Stantonsburg safe?

The violent crime rate in Stantonsburg is 533 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,823 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Stantonsburg receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Stantonsburg?

Stantonsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.3 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Stantonsburg?

The job market in Stantonsburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,051. There are 2,155 business establishments in the area, including 170 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 0.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Stantonsburg?

The median home value in Stantonsburg is $120,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,951. For renters, the median monthly rent is $983. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 71.5%. The average annual property tax is $3,409.

How are the schools in Stantonsburg?

Schools in Stantonsburg score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 14.6% of adults in Stantonsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Stantonsburg?

The obesity rate in Stantonsburg is 36.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.5% of adults are smokers. 26.1% are physically inactive. 24.3% of residents report depression. 11.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 92.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,528.

What is transportation like in Stantonsburg?

The average commute in Stantonsburg is 27 minutes. 91.3% of workers drive alone to work, 1.7% use public transit, and 0.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Stantonsburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Stantonsburg is 35.2% White, 37.2% Black or African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino. 96.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak Spanish. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 21.6% of residents have a disability. 77.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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