Kannapolis, North Carolina
Among the top 10% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 23% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 11% for walkability
- top 15% for airport distance
- bottom 10% for school quality
Kannapolis is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 53,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on cost of living and school quality.
Official websiteci.kannapolis.nc.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.5 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 12% of US places
Home Value$213k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 35% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 54% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.79%better than 50% of US places
Unemployment6.1%better than 31% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.5 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.3 inbetter than 71% of US places
Sunny Days187 daysbetter than 15% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 26% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk44.4better than 77% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 23% of US places
School Quality36.5better than 10% of US places
Violent Crime582/100kbetter than 59% of US places
Property Crime2053/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Community
Population53,31497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5589th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0055th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)58.7%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)21.9%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.2%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 52% of US places
Walkability10.8/20better than 89% of US places
Airport Distance24 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.4%better than 58% of US places
Amenities Nearby15.38better than 18% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 65% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kannapolis an affordable place to live?
- Kannapolis is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 12% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kannapolis?
- The median home value in Kannapolis is $213k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kannapolis?
- Median household income in Kannapolis is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kannapolis?
- Median gross rent in Kannapolis is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kannapolis safe?
- Kannapolis is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 582/100k (better than 59%). Property crime is 2053/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kannapolis?
- Kannapolis averages 80°F in July and 42°F in January, with 46.5 in of annual precipitation and about 187 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kannapolis?
- Public-school quality in Kannapolis is below average, scoring better than 10% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kannapolis?
- The average one-way commute in Kannapolis is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)