Statesville, North Carolina
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 32% of US places
- bottom 2% for violent crime
Statesville is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and airport distance. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in3.5 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 20% of US places
Home Value$202k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$873better than 55% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 63% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.99%better than 47% of US places
Unemployment7.2%better than 24% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.6 in66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.9 inbetter than 68% of US places
Sunny Days187 daysbetter than 15% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 26% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.3better than 69% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 46% of US places
School Quality37.4better than 11% of US places
Violent Crime3388/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Property Crime3843/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population28,57695th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6194th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)50.5%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)28.5%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 76% of US places
Walkability8.5/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance40 mibetter than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.1%better than 57% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.00better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Statesville an affordable place to live?
- Statesville is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 20% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Statesville?
- The median home value in Statesville is $202k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Statesville?
- Median household income in Statesville is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Statesville?
- Median gross rent in Statesville is $873 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Statesville safe?
- Statesville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3388/100k (better than 2%). Property crime is 3843/100k.
- What is the weather like in Statesville?
- Statesville averages 79°F in July and 40°F in January, with 46.6 in of annual precipitation and about 187 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Statesville?
- Public-school quality in Statesville is below average, scoring better than 11% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Statesville?
- The average one-way commute in Statesville is 22 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)