Living in Yadkin County, North Carolina

Yadkin County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 37,585, part of the Winston-Salem, NC MSA metro area. The main communities are Yadkinville, Jonesville, Boonville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $635/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $222K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 51°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Yadkin County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 44 and a predominantly working-class population (12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.