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Wilkesboro, NC
North Carolina · Wilkes County
Wilkesboro is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 3,664. Residents earn $41,175 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,664
Population
556/sq mi density
$41,175
Median Income
$30,044 per capita
$197,600
Home Value
$261,150 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
38.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
430
Violent Crime/100K
6,560 property/100K
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,175 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$197,600 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Wilkesboro
Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
1
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Haunted Places Near Wilkesboro, NC
1 reported haunted locations found near Wilkesboro, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Old Wilkes Jail Museum | The Old Wilkes Jail Museum is seeped with interesting history. Tom Dula (better known as Tom Dooley in the south) was kept here when accused of murdering Laura Foster. The building is located just a few feet from the Robert Cleveland Log Home. The old jail is said to be haunted by many spirits. The sounds of fighting can be heard in the men's quarters, a portrait is said to "wink" at young school age girls, and other odd things are said to happen. Paranormal investigation teams have investiga... |