North Wilkesboro
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
North Wilkesboro is a small, charming town at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its rich racing history and friendly community. Visitors are drawn to its walkable downtown, scenic river views, and southern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
4,382
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.16°, -81.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,905
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-18.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1188 mm
Internet Speed
332 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
IKB
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.