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About Stantonsburg
Town in North Carolina, United StatesStantonsburg 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.
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Housing in Stantonsburg
The typical Stantonsburg home is worth about $195,000, up 0.6% in a year, 42% below the North Carolina typical home.
Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Stantonsburg
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Stantonsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Stantonsburg
Full picture →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.
Health in Stantonsburg
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Stantonsburg
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Stantonsburg
Full climate →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.
Schools in Stantonsburg
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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.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NC. Ratings are from neighbors.
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