Walnut Cove, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
2,046 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,700 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$529 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stokes County
1
Winston-Salem Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Stokes County
3
Winston-Salem Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 37
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 3 0 48
Dec 3 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

London Elementary
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Southeastern Middle
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Walnut Cove Elementary
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
Germanton Elementary
5 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem
12 miles, SW • 1 star
Wake Forest University
13 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Winston-Salem State University
15 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

North Carolina Baptist Hospital
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
81 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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