Iredell County

NC · Pop. 89,650 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Iredell County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 89,650.

$/Acre: $5,617

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 108/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax5.19%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$93,107

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,617

Median Home Price$308K

Acres for Sale562

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,506 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)208 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K438

Property Crime /100K592

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak