Stokes County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
44,889 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,039 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winston-Salem Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Winston-Salem Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 36
Feb 3 2 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 3 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NC State Senate District 31, NC State House District 91, NC
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Schools

North Stokes High
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
South Stokes High
5 miles, S • 2.3 star
Stokes Early College
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Nancy Reynolds Elementary
5 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem
17 miles, SW • 1 star
Wake Forest University
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Northern Hospital of Surry County
20 miles, NW • 5 star
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

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