Stokesdale, North Carolina
Stokesdale is a town of 6,004 people in Guilford County, North Carolina, founded in November 9, 1989.
Why visit Stokesdale
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Oak Ridge Military Academy, Guilford Mill and Cascades Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Stokesdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stokesdale
Stokesdale is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States with small parts in the counties of Rockingham, Forsyth, and Stokes. The population was 5,924 at the 2020 census. Belews Lake is located nearby, and North Carolina Highway 68 and North Carolina Highway 65 both intersect U.S. Route 158 near the town's center.
From the Wikipedia article Stokesdale, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Military college-preparatory school in North Carolina, U.S
2317 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge
Guilford Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Grist mill in Guilford County, North Carolina
Jesse Benbow House II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Summerfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Summerfield School Gymnasium and Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Summerfield, Guilford County, North Carolina, U.S
Whitsett Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Stokesdale Town Park At Martin's Meadow
Park · 0.8 mi
8329 Angel-Pardue Road, Stokesdale
Restaurants and cafes14
Gusto Pizzreria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Dessert · 3.3 mi
2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge
11:00-10:00
Joey's Burger Bar
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Ice Cream, Sandwich · 3.3 mi
2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
StokeRidge Tavern & Grill
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
7607 State Highway 68
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Parker's Home Cookin Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
6903 US-150, Stokesdale
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 3.5 mi
8001 East Marketplace Drive
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 3.5 mi
8000 Marketplace Drive, Oak Ridge
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Stokesdale
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 2.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Piedmont Triad Intl Ap 72317 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Guilford County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Oak Ridge 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Summerfield 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Kernersville 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Greensboro 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Madison 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Mayodan 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Jamestown 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Germanton 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- High Point 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Winston-Salem 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stokesdale, North Carolina, Indy beetle, CC0
- Old Guilford Mill, Rhpotter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS055-E-59568 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-38012 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59569 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS002-E-6230 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-87184 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59571 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59570 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- OakRidgeMilitary, Ceh2624, CC BY-SA 3.0
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