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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
C+
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
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Historic Markers Near Wilkesboro, NC
5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Wilkesboro, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| James Larkin Pearson | 1879-1981. Marker is at the intersection of River Street (Route 268) and Collegiate Street, on the left on River Street. |
| James Wellborn | 1767-1854. Marker is at the intersection of River Street (Route 268) and Stokes Street, on the right when traveling west on River Street. |
| Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church | Marker is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Stoneman's Raid | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Route 18) and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. |
| Montfort Stokes | 1762-1842. Marker is on River Street (Route 268), on the left when traveling west. |