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1939
Wooden peg used in corn shucking. Fred Wilkins farm. Tally Ho, near Stem, Granville County, North Carolina, 1939
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About Stem
Town in North Carolina, United StatesStem is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 960 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Stem
The typical Stem home is worth about $321,000, up 0.6% in a year, close to the North Carolina typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Stem
Full picture →Most working residents leave Stem for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Durham (25%), Raleigh (14%) and Butner (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Stem
Health Grade B
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with North Carolina
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Stem
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Stem
Full climate →Stem has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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