Living in Stokes County, North Carolina

Stokes County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 46,351, part of the Winston-Salem, NC MSA metro area. The main communities are Walnut Cove, Danbury.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $687/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $227K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 50°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Stokes County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a predominantly working-class population (14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.