There are 20 independent living communities serving North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This includes 2 communities in North Wilkesboro and 18 nearby. The median cost / day of independent living in North Carolina is about $54, with costs running between $20 and $145 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,617, with costs ranging from around $605 to $4,342. The median yearly cost is $19,404, which is under the US average of $23,100.
Located within Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro is a small city in the State of North Carolina. While the encompassing metro area is home to 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 21,134 living inside the city limits. Around 30% of the local populace are over 55.
North Wilkesboro has an average SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a mean per capita income of $16,000 and a mean household income is $29,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 12.96% and the median home price is $52,500, which is much less than the state average of $204,000.
North Wilkesboro has mild mean temperatures, with moderate winters and temperate summers. The area gets very high amounts of rainfall annually. North Wilkesboro has a moderate rate of crime and subpar air quality compared to other cities in the United States.