The Town FilesYadkinville, North Carolina
Town in Yadkin County · population 2,995 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,800
- Household income
- $53,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 34.6
Yadkinville is a town of 2,995 people in Yadkin County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $183,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for cycling than 86% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of North Carolina towns.
How Yadkinville 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 Yadkinville is worth $183,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $53,125, which is more affordable than 62% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $745 a month. 52.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Yadkinville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $745 | $969 |
| Median household income | $53,125 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 52.8% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Yadkinville
| People | Yadkinville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.4% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 89.5% |
Weather in Yadkinville
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Yadkinville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 24, 2017 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 2011.
Severe weather in Yadkin County since 1996
Yadkin County has been included in 21 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 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Yadkin County
Yadkin County had 10,066 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,124 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Yadkinville itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Yadkinville
4 public schools with 1,032 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkinville Elementary | PK-8 | 522 | 13.4 |
| Courtney Elementary | PK-5 | 241 | 17.2 |
| Yadkin Early College | 9-13 | 216 | 30.9 |
| Yadkin Success Academy | K-12 | 53 | 10.6 |
Towns near Yadkinville
- Lewisville, NC13.2 mi · 13,381 people · home $325,400
- Elkin, NC13.9 mi · 4,122 people · home $226,900
- Bermuda Run, NC15.6 mi · 3,120 people · home $347,600
- Clemmons, NC16.7 mi · 21,163 people · home $335,800
- Mocksville, NC16.9 mi · 5,900 people · home $240,700
- Tobaccoville, NC18.0 mi · 2,578 people · home $234,200
- King, NC19.5 mi · 7,197 people · home $238,200
- Rural Hall, NC21.2 mi · 3,351 people · home $189,600
Yadkinville questions
Is Yadkinville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Yadkinville scores better for retirees than 48% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 39%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Yadkinville?
The median owner-occupied home in Yadkinville is valued at $183,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,125, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $745 a month.
What is the weather like in Yadkinville?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 7.0 inches of snow.
Does Yadkinville get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Yadkinville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 24, 2017. 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)