Clemmons, NC

U.S. News Ratings
Population 19,053
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Geography

Clemmons is just outside Winston-Salem, in the northwestern area of North Carolina's Piedmont region.

Cultural Attractions

Nearby Wake Forest University offers exhibits of its art collections.

Recreation

The Arboretum at Tanglewood Park features native flora of the region.

Historical

Piedmont Airlines of nearby Winston-Salem was one of the leading airlines in the United States until it was bought out by US Airways in 1989.

Economy

Forsyth County has based much of its economy on the transportation and logistics industries.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
19,053
Population under 55:
75.4%
Population over 55:
24.6%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Charlotte

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
88°F July High, 28°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$54,614
Median home price:
$188,000
Average property tax:
$1,664

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9.1%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
2
Middle schools:
0
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
10
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
17

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
13/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
26/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
164

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