A town of 197, settled in 1851. A regional job hub with 574 jobs.
The 3 things Danbury does most differently from other towns.
2009 · Ranger Dave Cook Upper Cascades Hanging…In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Ordered by what stands out in Danbury. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Danbury for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Winston-Salem (22%), Charlotte (7%) and Greensboro (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
The typical Danbury home is worth about $246,000, up 9.5% in a year, 27% below the North Carolina typical home.
Danbury has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
Danbury beats the North Carolina average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Danbury | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.7% | 12% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| More smokers | 17.1% | 13.5% |
Where Danbury’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
3 places in Danbury on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Danbury.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Danbury is a town located in Danbury Township, Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 142. It is the county seat of Stokes County. Danbury is located on North Carolina Highway 8/89 approximately 20 miles (32 km) north of Winston-Salem and is the "Gateway to Hanging Rock". The Stokes County Government Center, Arts Council, school board, county jail, a public library, a post office, and other public services are found within the town limits. LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes is located about a half mile northwest of the town. North Stokes High School, a big part of town, is located 7.4 miles to the northwest (North NC Highw…
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