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Where the Blue Ridge sings and stories bloom.

Wilkes County offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, where friendly faces and a strong sense of community are the norm. The pace of life is slower, allowing residents and visitors alike to savor the natural beauty and rich heritage that surrounds them. It's a place where tradition and innovation meet.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · WILKES COUNTY
Wilkes County, Wilkes County

City Snapshot

Population

65,969

County

Wilkes County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$49,119

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

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Community Leaders

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Thom Tillis

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Ted Budd

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Josh Stein
Josh Stein

Governor

Democratic Party