At a Glance
Median Income
$56,382
$21,685 per capita
Home Value
$233,500
Zillow: $224,123
Violent Crime
1,250/100K
3,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Stokes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stokes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stokes a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stokes residents earn a median household income of $56,382 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,685. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,498 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stokes is $233,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,123. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Stokes reports 1,250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 229% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,056/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Stokes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stokes has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population198
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,382
Per Capita$21,685
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A
Home Value$233,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$224,123
Housing Units81
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,250/100K
Property3,056/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation45 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Stokes was built in 1990.
39.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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