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North Wilkesboro NC cattle prices this week
Wilkes Livestock Exchange, North Wilkesboro, NC. Sale-by-sale averages from USDA AMS Market News report 2089.
Latest sale: Nov 11, 2026
- Steers 500–599 lb$353.40▼ down $18.79
- Steers 700–799 lb$310.06▼ down $5.94
- Heifers 600–699 lb$268.49▼ down $10.62
- Steers 400–499 lb$408.80▼ down $6.07
- Heifers 400–499 lb$361.50▼ down $4.15
Head-weighted $/cwt vs the Nov 4, 2026 sale. Flat means it moved less than $1.
Wilkes Livestock Exchange sells cattle in North Wilkesboro, NC, most often on Wednesdays (2 of its last 2 USDA reports). Cownty has 2 USDA AMS reports for it from Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. 45 Cownty counties lie within 75 miles; the closest are Wilkes County, Alexander County and Alleghany County.
Counties North Wilkesboro NC serves
- Wilkes County, NC 3 mi
- Alexander County, NC 18 mi
- Alleghany County, NC 22 mi
- Caldwell County, NC 25 mi
- Yadkin County, NC 26 mi
- Ashe County, NC 27 mi
- Iredell County, NC 29 mi
- Surry County, NC 30 mi
- Watauga County, NC 32 mi
- Grayson County, VA 33 mi
- Catawba County, NC 36 mi
- Galax City County, VA 36 mi
- Davie County, NC 37 mi
- Burke County, NC 43 mi
- Avery County, NC 44 mi
- Johnson County, TN 45 mi
- Carroll County, VA 45 mi
- Lincoln County, NC 48 mi
- Forsyth County, NC 49 mi
- Wythe County, VA 50 mi
- Rowan County, NC 50 mi
- Stokes County, NC 51 mi
- Smyth County, VA 51 mi
- Carter County, TN 56 mi
- Mitchell County, NC 58 mi
- Davidson County, NC 58 mi
- Patrick County, VA 58 mi
- Washington County, VA 60 mi
- Gaston County, NC 61 mi
- McDowell County, NC 61 mi
- Cleveland County, NC 62 mi
- Cabarrus County, NC 63 mi
- Bristol City County, VA 64 mi
- Pulaski County, VA 66 mi
- Bland County, VA 66 mi
- Mecklenburg County, NC 66 mi
- Yancey County, NC 68 mi
- Floyd County, VA 68 mi
- Sullivan County, TN 69 mi
- Rutherford County, NC 69 mi
- Tazewell County, VA 70 mi
- Henry County, VA 71 mi
- Unicoi County, TN 72 mi
- Radford City County, VA 73 mi
- Russell County, VA 75 mi
Latest sale: Nov 11, 2026
287 head reported
| Class | Avg $/cwt | vs Nov 4, 2026last sale | Head | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers 500–599 lb | $353.40 | ▼ −$18.79 | 10 | $350.00–$369.00 |
| Steers 700–799 lb | $310.06 | ▼ −$5.94 | 9 | $279.00–$327.00 |
| Heifers 500–599 lb | too few head this sale | – | 2 | – |
Source: USDA AMS report 2089 (PDF) as of Nov 11, 2026. Head-weighted averages of Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 lots, calculated by Cownty. Past sales, not a quote.
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Latest prices by weight
| Weight (lb) | Steers $/cwt | Heifers $/cwt |
|---|---|---|
| 300-399 | – | $387 4 hd |
| 400-499 | $409 6 hd | $362 8 hd |
| 500-599 | $353 10 hd | – 2 hd |
| 600-699 | – | $268 4 hd |
| 700-799 | $310 9 hd | – 1 hd |
| 800-899 | – 1 hd | – 1 hd |
North Wilkesboro NC sale of Nov 11, 2026. "–" means fewer than 3 head in that class. Head-weighted averages calculated by Cownty from the USDA report. Past sales, not a quote.
Recent prices
- Steers 500-599 lb $353
- Steers 700-799 lb $310
- Heifers 500-599 lb $331
Head-weighted average $/cwt at each of the last 2 sales, Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. A gap means fewer than 3 head sold in that class. Past sales, not a quote. The table under "Last 2 sales" lists the same numbers.
North Wilkesboro NC and the counties around it
North Wilkesboro, NC. The ring is 100 miles from the barn: 74 Cownty counties have their center inside it. Tap a county to open its page.
Counties within 100 miles
- Wilkes3 mi
- Alexander18 mi
- Alleghany22 mi
- Caldwell25 mi
- Yadkin26 mi
- Ashe27 mi
- Iredell29 mi
- Surry30 mi
- Watauga32 mi
- Grayson33 mi
- Catawba36 mi
- Galax City36 mi
- Davie37 mi
- Burke43 mi
- Avery44 mi
- Johnson45 mi
- Carroll45 mi
- Lincoln48 mi
- Forsyth49 mi
- Rowan50 mi
- Wythe50 mi
- Stokes51 mi
- Smyth51 mi
- Carter56 mi
All 74 counties
- Davidson58 mi
- Mitchell58 mi
- Patrick58 mi
- Washington60 mi
- Gaston61 mi
- McDowell61 mi
- Cleveland62 mi
- Cabarrus63 mi
- Bristol City64 mi
- Mecklenburg66 mi
- Bland66 mi
- Pulaski66 mi
- Yancey68 mi
- Floyd68 mi
- Rutherford69 mi
- Sullivan69 mi
- Tazewell70 mi
- Henry71 mi
- Unicoi72 mi
- Radford City73 mi
- Russell75 mi
- Guilford76 mi
- Washington76 mi
- Rockingham77 mi
- Stanly78 mi
- Martinsville City79 mi
- Randolph81 mi
- Montgomery81 mi
- Cherokee82 mi
- York83 mi
- Giles83 mi
- Polk85 mi
- Mercer85 mi
- Buncombe87 mi
- Union88 mi
- McDowell88 mi
- Madison90 mi
- Montgomery90 mi
- Franklin90 mi
- Scott90 mi
- Buchanan91 mi
- Henderson95 mi
- Greene95 mi
- Dickenson95 mi
- Roanoke96 mi
- Alamance97 mi
- Spartanburg98 mi
- Norton City98 mi
- Salem City98 mi
- Wise99 mi
Sale day
- Usual sale day
- Wednesdays (2 of the last 2 USDA reports)
- Last sale
- Nov 11, 2026 · 287 head
- Head per sale
- 252 average of the last 2 reports
- Next sale
- Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 a guess from the usual weekday; the barn sets its own calendar
- Address
- North Wilkesboro, NC
- USDA reports stored
- 2 since Nov 4, 2026
Call the barn for consignments and sale times.
Other cattle classes, sheep and goats this barn reported.
Bulls, feeder, North Wilkesboro, NC
Sale Nov 11, 2026Bulls Medium and Large 1
$330.59/cwt
519–540 lb · 11 head
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 1-2
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2
$315.11/cwt
320–335 lb · 2 head
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2-3
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
All 28 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 451-490 | 6 | $280.00–$335.00 | $289.52 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 525 | 3 | $222.00 | $222.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 352 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 400-405 | 2 | $300.00–$305.00 | $302.52 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 575-585 | 2 | $240.00–$250.00 | $245.04 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 695 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 750 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 519-540 | 11 | $300.00–$339.00 | $330.59 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 750-765 | 9 | $200.00–$239.00 | $217.05 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 310-335 | 8 | $390.00–$442.00 | $427.87 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 465-490 | 7 | $359.00–$402.00 | $387.19 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 660-678 | 6 | $193.00–$250.00 | $216.99 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 355-375 | 4 | $396.00–$425.00 | $404.33 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 555-582 | 4 | $327.00–$339.00 | $336.11 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 250-280 | 2 | $435.00–$440.00 | $437.64 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 408 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 610 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 660 | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 | Thin Fleshed |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 880 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 320-335 | 2 | $310.00–$320.00 | $315.11 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 350-390 | 2 | $285.00–$377.00 | $333.49 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 275 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 525 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 630 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 670 | 1 | $167.00 | $167.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 3 | 280 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 3 | 435 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 3 | 505 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
Dairy and beef-on-dairy, North Wilkesboro, NC
Sale Nov 11, 2026Dairy Steers
$255.00/cwt
245 lb · 1 head · Large 3
Nov 11, 2026
Dairy Heifers
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
Beef/Dairy Steers
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
Beef/Dairy Heifers
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
All 1 lot, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Steers | Large 3 | 245 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Cows, slaughter, North Wilkesboro, NC
Sale Nov 11, 2026Breaker cows
$116.74/cwt
1270–1460 lb · 2 head · Average dressing
Nov 11, 2026
Boner cows
$114.90/cwt
795–1255 lb · 14 head · Average dressing
Nov 11, 2026
Lean cows
$118.70/cwt
670–855 lb · 3 head · Average dressing
Nov 11, 2026
All 8 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 795-1255 | 14 | $110.00–$122.00 | $114.90 | Average |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 875-1220 | 9 | $100.00–$111.00 | $105.78 | Low |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 900 | 1 | $128.00 | $128.00 | High |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1270-1460 | 2 | $113.00–$120.00 | $116.74 | Average |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1340 | 1 | $104.00 | $104.00 | Low |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 630-830 | 7 | $95.00–$110.00 | $102.56 | Low |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 670-855 | 3 | $114.00–$122.00 | $118.70 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 730-835 | 2 | $70.00–$80.00 | $74.66 | Very Low |
Bulls, slaughter, North Wilkesboro, NC
Sale Nov 11, 2026Bulls 1
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls 1-2
$144.60/cwt
1590–1970 lb · 5 head · Average dressing
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls 2
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1590-1970 | 5 | $130.00–$155.00 | $144.60 | Average |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1815-2140 | 2 | $153.00–$160.00 | $156.79 | High |
Bred cows, North Wilkesboro, NC
Sale Nov 11, 2026Bred cows
$1,897.98/head
970–1010 lb · 2 head · Medium and Large 1-2 · age 2–4 yr · T3
Nov 11, 2026
All 4 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 970-1010 | 2 | $1,800.00–$2,000.00 | $1,897.98 | age 2-4 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1005 | 1 | $1,625.00 | $1,625.00 | age 2-4 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1120 | 1 | $1,375.00 | $1,375.00 | age 5-8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1035 | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | age 5-8 yr · T3 |
Cow-calf pairs, North Wilkesboro, NC
Sale Nov 11, 2026Cow-calf pairs
$1,425.00/head
1415 lb · 1 head · Medium and Large 1-2 w/ <150 lbs calf · age 5–8 yr · T3
Nov 11, 2026
All 1 lot, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 w/ <150 lbs calf | 1415 | 1 | $1,425.00 | $1,425.00 | age 5-8 yr · T3 |
Last 2 sales
| Sale | Head | Steers 5–6 | Steers 7–8 | Heifers 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 287 | $353.40 | $310.06 | – |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 216 | $372.19 | $316.00 | $330.77 |
"–" = fewer than 3 head or no lots in that class that sale. Download every stored sale (CSV), 2 reports since Nov 4, 2026.
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All classes, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Weight | Head | Avg $/cwt | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | 300-399 | 4 | $387.30 | $350.00–$417.00 |
| Heifers | 400-499 | 8 | $361.50 | $360.00–$362.00 |
| Heifers | 500-599 | 2 | too few head | – |
| Heifers | 600-699 | 4 | $268.49 | $260.00–$272.00 |
| Heifers | 700-799 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Heifers | 800-899 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 400-499 | 6 | $408.80 | $400.00–$425.00 |
| Steers | 500-599 | 10 | $353.40 | $350.00–$369.00 |
| Steers | 700-799 | 9 | $310.06 | $279.00–$327.00 |
| Steers | 800-899 | 1 | too few head | – |
North Wilkesboro, NC cattle prices and other barns nearby
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