There are 16 memory care communities serving Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This includes 3 communities in Wilkesboro and 13 nearby. Alzheimers care costs in North Carolina range from around $53 up to $382 daily, with a mean cost running around $142. The monthly expense averages around $4,263 and ranges between $1,595 and $11,447. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $51,156, which is under the national average of $60,900.
Wilkesboro is a small city in Wilkes County, North Carolina. The surrounding area contains 2,068,612 residents, but there are 12,930 living inside the city itself. 33% of the local populace are over 55.
Wilkesboro has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The median housing price in the city is $235,500, which is higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000. Wilkesboro has a high unemployment rate of approximately 13.41%. The city's median household income is $40,000 ($27,000 per person), vs the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina.
Wilkesboro has mild mean temperatures, with medium winters and warm summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of precipitation each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Wilkesboro has an average rate of crime and subpar air quality.