Wilkes
6.5
High score (8-10)
Wilkes County — Wilkesboro — is the home of MerleFest, the largest acoustic music festival in the country (held annually in April and drawing 80,000 people), which means the county punches well above its weight culturally for one weekend a year. The county has genuine Appalachian heritage as the birthplace of NASCAR's moonshine culture. Very cheap real estate on the western edge of the Piedmont with Blue Ridge access nearby.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Wilkesboro is a small working-class city outside of MerleFest season. The county is rural and economically limited. Social infrastructure is minimal year-round. Better base options exist nearby.
Lower score (below 6)
Wilkes County is a rural working-class county with limited social infrastructure beyond MerleFest weekend in April. The rest of the year is quiet and the community is tight-knit and multi-generational. Pass unless you're going for the festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Wilkes, NorthCarolina?
$72k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Wilkes, NorthCarolina?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Wilkes, NorthCarolina?
32% men have degree
What's the average male height in Wilkes, NorthCarolina?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Wilkes, NorthCarolina?
Local women avg 29.7