Cricket North Carolina Map

About Cricket, North Carolina

Cricket is a locality in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,317. The population density is 274.2 people per km². Cricket is located at 36.1715°N, 81.1940°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28659.

Cricket unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water. It lies 31.4 miles north-north-east of Hickory, NC (from Hickory, NC: bearing 15°T), and is situated 2.7 miles west-north-west of North Wilkesboro. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a clean, resinous breath that mingles with the damp earth after a summer shower. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green a vibrant contrast to the deeper emerald of the surrounding forests, where oak and maple stand sentinel. The land itself feels solid, a grounding presence that has witnessed the slow turning of seasons for generations. The story of Cricket is one of adaptation and resilience, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of Wilkes County. For decades, farming was the lifeblood, with tobacco and livestock shaping the local economy and the very character of the place. While some of that has shifted, the spirit of self-reliance remains, evident in the small businesses that dot the main street and the neighborly waves exchanged between drivers. The echoes of a simpler time can still be felt, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they call home.

About This Cricket Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cricket, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.17152, -81.193975. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cricket and Wilkes County.

Detailed location data for Cricket includes the ZIP code (28659), telephone area code (828), county seat of Wilkes County (Wilkesboro), and school district assignment (Wilkes County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cricket is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.