Often referred to as “Camel City” after the world-famous cigarette brand created by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem is full of examples of tobaccos success, including the 22-story Reynolds building downtown that was a prototype for New York Citys Empire State Building.

Is it safe to live in Winston-Salem?

With a crime rate of 58 per one thousand residents, Winston-Salem has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 17.

What is the coldest month in Winston-Salem?

January The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around 25.8 °C | 78.4 °F. At 3.5 °C | 38.3 °F on average, January is the coldest month of the year.