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Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkesboro, located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains on the bank of the Yadkin River, offers laid-back living along with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation such as mountain biking, birding and canoeing. The city hosts several festivals, including MerleFest, which celebrates Americana music and is held on the Wilkes Community College campus.

The community is home to locations for several well-known brands, including Tyson Foods and Lowe's, which contribute to the business climate along with textile and furniture companies. Long known for its moonshine-running heritage (credited for establishing stock-car racing's roots), the area has recently experienced a rebirth of (now legal) moonshine distilleries lending a historic twist to new business and tourism opportunities.

Wilkesboro Rankings

Affordable Places To Live In Wilkesboro

Median Household Income
$55,102
Median Home Value
$165,921
Housing Affordability Index
184
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.30%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Wilkesboro

Unemployment Rate
3.20%
Total Businesses
567
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.90%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
50.10%
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Food Scene in Wilkesboro

39.60%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
94.20
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.30%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,250.00

Love Where You Live In Wilkesboro

Volunteerism Rate
18.50%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
54.60%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.60%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
51.20
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Health in Wilkesboro

91.60%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
11.20%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
2.77
18.50%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Wilkesboro

Average Mortgage Amount
$1,017.16
Median Rent
$560
68.50%
Of Homes Owned
31.50%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Wilkesboro

6.60%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
9.50%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
11.10%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
18.00%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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