Winston-Salem Auto Insurance (NC)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina is a city of just over 225,000 spread about an area of about 130 square miles. It is the seat of Forsyth County and the fourth largest city in the state. Winston-Salem is often referred to as the “Camel City” which pays homage to Camel Cigarettes and its notable place in the tobacco industry.

Getting around Winston-Salem can be accomplished by car using streets laid out in a fairly typical grid system. Inter-city and state travel is available via any number of highways and interstates that bi-sect the area as well. A perimeter freeway loop called the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway is planned for construction sometime after 2010. The beltway is intended to relieve congestion and provide smooth access to other present and future highways.

Winston-Salem experiences four distinct seasons including moderately cold winters and warm to hot, humid summers. Rainfall is fairly consistent all year around with about 43 inches of precipitation including almost 9 inches of snowfall. Like a great many other places in North America, inclement weather including violent thunderstorms, tornados, and the occasional Atlantic hurricane all present potential risks to property.