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Elkin, NC has never been in one of our rankings. Do you think this is a mistake? Tell us what you think is great or not so great about his place.

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King Ranked
#64 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#138 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Elkin    4 Reviews

My family and I also live in State Road, which is just a few miles outside of Elkin. Let's start with the many many amazing things about the area: 1) The Elkin  More

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I moved here 21 years ago from East Tennessee to be with my estranged wife and unborn child. If not for them, I would never have came here. I am still trapped here.  More

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Elkin City Schools are some of the best in the nation! Elkin High School doesn't just meet a standard, but sets a bar that only two other schools in North Carolina  More

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Reviews for King    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

King North Carolina is a great place to raise a family, it has become the go to city, as Greensboro, winston salem and high point continue to decline. Greensboro,  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to be if you want to be led. No such thing as co-exist here. Check out the city leadership decisions and their non con-existing ideals.  More

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