WILKES COUNTY PROFILE

{ Demographics }

Population Wilkes County:  67,310 ;

Town of North Wilkesboro: 4,204 ; Town of Ronda: 607 ; Town of Wilkesboro: 3,204
Square Miles (land):   757.19
Per Capita Personal Income:   $30,553 (2005)
Property Tax Rates:   County - .61 ;

North Wilkesboro - .52 ; Ronda - .40 ; Wilkesboro - .40 (per $100 valuation)

{ Climate }

Wilkes County’s climate is varied due to the wide elevation ranges present. In the lower elevation, temperatures are as follows:
Avg. Temperature (Fall/Winter):  high  61°F   low  34°F
Avg. Temperature (Spring/Summer):   high  79 °F   low  51 °F
Avg. Rainfall:   43"    Avg. Snowfall:   6 "   

{ Elevation }

North Wilkesboro:  1,190 feet above sea level

Ronda:  958 feet above sea level
Wilkesboro:  1,042 feet above sea level

{ Government }

Wilkes County Offices:  (336)651-7300        County Manager:   John Yates
County Commissioners:   Gary Blevins, Keith Elmore, Zach Henderson, Luther Parks, Charles Sink
For a complete list, contact the Chamber office or Wilkes County Board of Elections (336)651-7339.