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2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 958. A typical home worth about $195K.
Population
958
−2.8% since 2010
Typical home
$195K
+0.6% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
42.5
years
Jobs based here
120
A commuter town
What makes Stantonsburg stand out
The 2 things Stantonsburg does most differently from other towns.
Small town
958 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Stantonsburg’s report card
Now in Stantonsburg
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stantonsburg. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Stantonsburg home is worth about $195K
The typical Stantonsburg home is worth about $195,000, up 0.6% in a year, 42% below the North Carolina typical home.
$195KZillow home value
Typical home value
Stantonsburg$195K
North Carolina$335K
+0.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Stantonsburg
Most working residents leave Stantonsburg for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Wilson (33%), Raleigh (6%) and Rocky Mount (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Stantonsburg2%
Wilson33%
Raleigh6%
Rocky Mount5%
Greenville3%
23 mi
median commute distance
120
jobs based in Stantonsburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Stantonsburg’s public schools outperform 31% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Stantonsburg’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stantonsburg Elementary | K–5 | 184 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Stantonsburg has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring48–72°
Summer68–88°
Fall51–73°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesDrought
1
paid flood claims since 1999
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Stantonsburg
11 crimes were reported in Stantonsburg in 2024: 7 property and 4 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Stantonsburg is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
4
violent crimes reported in 2024
7
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Stantonsburg is
Stantonsburg beats the North Carolina average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
32 measures vs. North Carolina
2 better18 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Stantonsburg | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.7% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 89.4% | 87.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.8% | 3.6% |
Wilson Medical Center
10.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Stantonsburg for work
Where Stantonsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
120jobs based in Stantonsburg
2%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Stantonsburg
Town in North Carolina, United States
Stantonsburg is a town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States. It is named for James Stanton V. As of the 2020 census, Stantonsburg had a population of 762.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 762
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 85 ft
- ZIP code
- 27883
- Area code
- 252
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