There are 10 skilled nursing facilities serving North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in North Wilkesboro and 9 nearby. Skilled nursing costs in North Carolina range from about $156 to $340 per day, with a median expense running approximately $244. The monthly cost averages about $7,308 and ranges between $4,680 and $10,188. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $87,696, which is less than the US average of $91,584.
Located in Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro is a small city in North Carolina. Though the city contains 21,134 people, the encompassing statistical area includes a population of 2,068,612. The 55+ community currently makes up 30% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for North Wilkesboro is 66. The city has an average per capita income of $16,000 and an average household income is $29,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 12.96% and the mean housing price is $52,500, which is significantly lower than the state average of $204,000.
North Wilkesboro has mild average temperatures, with medium winters and balmy summers. The city gets very large amounts of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, North Wilkesboro has poor air quality and an average crime rate.