The Town FilesStantonsburg, North Carolina
Town in Wilson County · population 762 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,600
- Household income
- $61,176
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 42.5
Stantonsburg is a town of 762 people in Wilson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $132,600, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better transit than 96% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 95% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 85% of North Carolina towns.
How Stantonsburg ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stantonsburg is worth $132,600, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $61,176, which is more affordable than 94% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $919 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stantonsburg | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $919 | $969 |
| Median household income | $61,176 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stantonsburg
| People | Stantonsburg | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 89.5% |
Weather in Stantonsburg
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stantonsburg since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 8, 2024 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 16, 2011.
Severe weather in Wilson County since 1996
Wilson County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Wilson County
Wilson County had 35,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,643 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Stantonsburg itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Stantonsburg
2 public schools with 470 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speight Middle | 6-8 | 281 | 15.6 |
| Stantonsburg Elementary | K-5 | 189 | 15.8 |
Towns near Stantonsburg
- Black Creek, NC6.8 mi · 692 people · home $112,200
- Fremont, NC9.7 mi · 1,196 people · home $147,800
- Wilson, NC10.8 mi · 47,851 people · home $210,700
- Lucama, NC11.0 mi · 1,036 people · home $115,500
- Pikeville, NC12.1 mi · 712 people · home $140,800
- Farmville, NC12.8 mi · 4,461 people · home $183,000
- Snow Hill, NC13.4 mi · 1,481 people · home $135,700
- Elm City, NC13.9 mi · 1,218 people · home $109,300
Stantonsburg questions
Is Stantonsburg, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stantonsburg scores better for retirees than 28% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 85%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Stantonsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Stantonsburg is valued at $132,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,176, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $919 a month.
What is the weather like in Stantonsburg?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does Stantonsburg get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stantonsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 8, 2024. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)