Iredell County, North Carolina
Among the top 15% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
- top 5% for broadband access
- top 13% for airport distance
- bottom 9% for sunny days
Iredell County is a county in North Carolina with about 188,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and property tax rate. It rates lower on cost of living and sunny days.
Official websiteco.iredell.nc.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.5 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 11% of US counties
Home Value$261k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 17% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.67%better than 67% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.22%better than 55% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 52% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.7 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.4 inbetter than 64% of US counties
Sunny Days188 daysbetter than 9% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 35% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.8better than 19% of US counties
School Quality40.0better than 15% of US counties
Violent Crime1410/100kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Crime1517/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Community
Population187,83989th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9938th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.5%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.4%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.3%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 44% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance39 mibetter than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.9%better than 95% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.26better than 63% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Iredell County an affordable place to live?
- Iredell County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 11% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Iredell County?
- The median home value in Iredell County is $261k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Iredell County?
- Median household income in Iredell County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Iredell County?
- Median gross rent in Iredell County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Iredell County safe?
- Iredell County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1410/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 1517/100k.
- What is the weather like in Iredell County?
- Iredell County averages 79°F in July and 41°F in January, with 46.7 in of annual precipitation and about 188 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Iredell County?
- Public-school quality in Iredell County is below average, scoring better than 15% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Iredell County?
- The average one-way commute in Iredell County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)