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Lake Norman of Iredell.
Lake Norman of Iredell is an unincorporated community in Iredell County, NC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lake Norman of Iredell
Lake Norman of Iredell is a community of 12,496 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $173,542, median rent runs about $1,327 per month, and median home values are around $887,400. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lake Norman of Iredell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
97.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Lake Norman of Iredell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lake Norman of Iredell, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (15.1%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.8%
of households
Married Couples
78.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Lake Norman of Iredell
In Lake Norman of Iredell, rent runs 8% above the NC average, and home values are 207% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,228
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
94.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Lake Norman of Iredell and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Iredell County, which includes Lake Norman of Iredell, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Lake Norman of Iredell: Iredell County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Iredell County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lake Norman of Iredell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area
Commute29.9 min avg
How Lake Norman of Iredell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lake Norman of Iredell, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
Regional airport · few flights196k passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lake Norman of Iredell, runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
142
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
484.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Iredell County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Iredell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Iredell County, which includes Lake Norman of Iredell, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $394,500 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $255,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $351,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $230,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Iredell County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lincoln County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 17 miles from Lake Norman of Iredell) is typically good — 217 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
217
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Lincoln County, NC (17 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lake Norman of Iredell has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Annual Snowfall
4.9"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
53
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.72" |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 3.15" |
| Mar | 62°F | 41°F | 4.24" |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 3.85" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.17" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.78" |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.01" |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.33" |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.47" |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.62" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lake Norman of Iredell
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lake Norman of Iredell's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Mooresville
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Huntersville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lake Norman of Iredell
Lake Norman of Iredell's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 67.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lake Norman of Iredell (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,867 students · in-state tuition $69,315 · 91% graduate · median earnings $89,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Mooresville
6.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,345 students · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lake Norman of Iredell
Lake Norman of Iredell has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
37 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
38 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
57 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
74 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
87 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayCities Near Lake Norman of Iredell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lake Norman of Iredell FAQ
Is Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Lake Norman of Iredell's median rent is $1,327/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $173,542/year. Median home value is $887,400.
Is Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina safe?⌄
Lake Norman of Iredell is policed by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 142 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 485 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina?⌄
Iredell County, which includes Lake Norman of Iredell, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Lake Norman of Iredell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,327/month and median household income is $173,542/year. The median home value is $887,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lake Norman of Iredell, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Lake Norman of Iredell is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from