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Granite Quarry, NC

North Carolina · Rowan County · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro

Granite Quarry is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 3,015. Residents earn $53,072 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,015 Population 1,022/sq mi density
$53,072 Median Income $30,143 per capita
$246,500 Home Value $277,739 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 5,142 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,072 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$246,500 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $53,072
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $246,500
13% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 711/100K
87% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Granite Quarry Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,015
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,072
Per Capita$30,143
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$7,886M
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$246,500
RentN/A
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$277,739
Housing Units1,242
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent711/100K
Property5,142/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Uninsured9.9%
Smoking15.3%
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation782 ft (238 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.71

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.8%
EV Stations13
Libraries5

Is Granite Quarry a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Granite Quarry receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Granite Quarry has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Granite Quarry is $53,072, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Granite Quarry is $246,500, 13% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,142 per 100,000, 162% above the national average.

Education

23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Granite Quarry enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Granite Quarry has a population of 3,015 with a density of 1,022 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55% female and 45% male. The city is predominantly White (86.2%), with 4.9% Hispanic, 3.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 3.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 15.6% of residents have a disability. 94.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,015
Total Population
1,022
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Granite Quarry vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish 2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Granite Quarry vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Granite Quarry is $53,072, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,143 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,106, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,334 business establishments, including 235 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 11.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Granite Quarry vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,072
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,143
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$62,150
Gini Index0.450 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,334
County GDP$7,886M

Business (County)

Restaurants235
Healthcare273
Retail429
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,570
2% above US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Granite Quarry is $246,500, 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $277,739, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 69.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,242 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1984. The average annual property tax is $3,570. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$246,500
13% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$277,739

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.7%
Owner-Occupied69.7%
Renter-Occupied30.3%
Housing Units1,242
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,570
2% above US avg
Effective Rate1.45%
In Granite Quarry, 36.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.8% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 32.3% have high blood pressure. 15.3% are current smokers. 16.8% report binge drinking. 23.8% are physically inactive. 26.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.6% experience frequent mental distress. 9.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,905. The dentist ratio is 1:2,050. 66.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Granite Quarry vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep31.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Uninsured9.9%
15% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,905
Dentists1:2,050
Mental Health1:384
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits63.0%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access66.5%
Healthcare Facilities273
Granite Quarry has a violent crime rate of 711 per 100,000 residents, 87% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,142 per 100,000, 162% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Granite Quarry receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Granite Quarry vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent710.7/100K
87% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property5,141.7/100K
162% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity3.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Granite Quarry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 782 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation782 ft (238 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density1,022/sq mi
Coordinates35.6131°N, 80.4487°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRowan County County
Nearest AirportMid-Carolina Regional (SRW)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.33"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience48.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 128 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 31 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 149 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 125 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 104 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 125 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 146 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 73 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 93 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 114 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 127 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 115 km
Oct 29, 2012 5 km SSE of West Marion, North Carolina M2.5 140 km
Jun 12, 2014 4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.5 124 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 63 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 282 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 261 km
2018 Florence Category 2 259 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 270 km
2004 Charley Category 1 257 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 275 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 287 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 284 km
1996 Fran Category 3 165 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 267 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 118 km
1984 Diana Category 4 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

329 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 273 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 89 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 75 km 1
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 51 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 41 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 97 km 2
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 74 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF3 57 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 56 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 100 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 17 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 37 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,989 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 69 km
2020 UWH NARROWS DAM RX 1,222 41 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,090 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 889 71 km
1992 COMP 6 B 737 69 km
2019 ROBEDO SOUTH RX 727 55 km
2018 UNNAMED 665 44 km
2024 COYOTE 663 90 km
2013 EASTLINE RX 594 100 km
2022 PINE ROAD 582 40 km
2022 UNNAMED 579 57 km
2020 UNNAMED 565 57 km
2004 PARTNER 544 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 536 68 km
2024 0101/02_0202 PER RX 511 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Granite Quarry has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (3.2").

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Granite Quarry is located in Rowan County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 67.5% of the vote, a 35.9-point margin. 88.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 13 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 273 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.5%
D 31.6%

Winner: Republican by 35.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity3.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+6.9%
School Test Score4.71
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density1,022/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi
CountyRowan County County

Services

Broadband Access88.8%
Avg Download Speed195.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed44.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations13
Alt Fuel Stations16
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities273
Restaurants235
Retail Stores429

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home11.2%
Average costs for common services in Granite Quarry. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit $330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit $189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit $2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning $123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling $236 ($141–$377)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement $283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation $38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4) $566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement $189 ($94–$330)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair $377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install $6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair $943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement $8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested) $14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense $4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation $472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation $2,358 ($943–$4,715)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($71–$236)
Manicure $24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$123)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread $3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$71)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly) $377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming $57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter $283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter $189 ($94–$377)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$862
Toddler$601
Preschool$515
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$671
Toddler$598
Preschool$565
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Rowan County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 6,867 168 $70,236 1.65
Retail Trade 6,331 414 $44,349 1.25
Health Care & Social Assistance 5,576 309 $51,571 0.77
Accommodation & Food Services 4,474 275 $22,333 0.97
Transportation & Warehousing 3,778 150 $67,538 1.76
Construction 3,142 450 $66,506 1.18
Administrative & Waste Services 2,520 250 $49,811 0.85
Wholesale Trade 2,513 192 $67,818 1.26
Management of Companies 1,324 22 $96,486 1.55
Educational Services 1,093 40 $47,188 1.04
Professional & Technical Services 1,061 272 $78,694 0.30
Other Services 966 280 $43,083 0.63
Arts & Entertainment 782 60 $24,791 0.92
Finance & Insurance 547 150 $70,923 0.27
Agriculture & Forestry 256 29 $40,211 0.63
Mining & Oil/Gas 246 8 $64,822 1.29
Real Estate 242 126 $54,378 0.31
Utilities 170 9 $102,195 0.88
Information & Technology 138 18 $51,333 0.15
Unclassified 3 7 $30,676 0.04

Radio Stations near Granite Quarry

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBN christian-gospel AAC 56 kbps
BBN German online christian radio AAC 56 kbps
WBFJ 89.3 Your Family Statio adult contemporary, christian AAC+ 32 kbps
UP! 98.7 christian contemporary AAC
89.9 WDAV MP3 128 kbps
99.7 The Fox - Charlotte's Classic Rock WRFX classic rock AAC 24 kbps
WDAV 89.9 Classical Public Radio charlotte, classical AAC+ 128 kbps
106.5 The END alternative AAC
96.9 The Kat country AAC
WTOB 980 AM classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps
WTOB at 40, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Granite Quarry

5 campgrounds found near Granite Quarry.

NameRatingSitesPrice
KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC) 4.5/5 6 $35–$50
CANEBRAKE HORSE CAMP 4.2/5 28 $27–$54
ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND 4.1/5 49 $20–$54
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND 4.1/5 34 $20–$40
BADIN LAKE GROUP CAMP 4.1/5 3 $75

National Parks Near Granite Quarry

21 national parks and monuments found near Granite Quarry.

ParkTypeFee
Andrew Jackson State Park State Park Free
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free
Cheraw State Park State Park Free
Chester State Park State Park Free
Crowders Mountain State Park State Park Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park National Military Park Free
Hanging Rock State Park State Park Free
Haw River State Park State Park Free
Kings Mountain National Military Park National Military Park Free
Kings Mountain State Park State Park Free
Lake Norman State Park State Park Free
Landsford Canal State Park State Park Free
Mayo River State Park State Park Free
Mayo River State Park State Park Free
Morrow Mountain State Park State Park Free
New River State Park State Park Free
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail National Historic Trail Free
Pilot Mountain State Park State Park Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Stone Mountain State Park State Park Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail State Park Free

Trails Near Granite Quarry

57 trails found near Granite Quarry.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
DUTCHMAN'S CREEK 11.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
UWHARRIE NRT 9.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
UWHARRIE NRT 9.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
UWHARRIE NRT 8.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
KEYAUWEE 6.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BADIN LAKE 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SUPERTREE LOOP 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
RIVER TRAIL 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
UWHARRIE NRT 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DICKEY BELL OHV 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
ROCKY MOUNTAIN OHV 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
HELEN'S LOOP 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WOOD RUN TRAIL 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
FRALEY TRAIL 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HOME TRAIL 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BLACKBURN TRAIL 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DUTCH JOHN OHV 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
TODD TRAIL 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
FALLS DAM OHV 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
DANIEL OHV 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
BUTTERMILK TRAIL 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BATES TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MEGAN TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
JOSH TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MORGAN TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
TONY TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LAKEVIEW OHV 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
ROBBINS TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BURL TREE WAY 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LARRY'S LINK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GREG'S LOOP 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LAKE TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LESLIE TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
INDIAN TRAIL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SLAB PILE OHV 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
BIG ROCK LOOP 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WOLF DEN OHV 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
WEST MORRIS MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SAWMILL OHV 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
TANAGER TRAIL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HOME TRAIL EXTENSION 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BERNER TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CANEBRAKE LOOP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DICKEY BELL OHV 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
RUDOLPH TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WREN TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
YATES PLACE CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BADIN HORSE CAMP CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GREG'S LOOP CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WOOD RUN LOOP B 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
WOOD RUN LOOP A 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
FALLS DAM OHV CONNECTOR A 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE C 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE B 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
LAKEVIEW OHV CHALLENGE A 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
FALLS DAM OHV CONNECTOR B 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
KEYAUWEE ROCK GARDEN 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes

Museums in Granite Quarry

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
NORTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM411 S SALISBURY AVENUE7046362889$1,724,325
WATERWORKS VISUAL ART CENTERART MUSEUM7046361882$270,735
OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM770 STONE HOUSE RD7046335946$122,080
ROWAN MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM2026624678$122,080
NATIONAL SPORTCASTERS & SPORTSWRITERS HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM307 SUMMIT AVENUE7046334275$69,152
EASTERN CABARRUS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7044366169$47,901
HISTROIC CABARRUS ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION65 UNION ST S7049202465$40,538
SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORY MUSEUMPO BOX 33$36,500
COOLEEMEE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION131 CHURCH STREET3362846040$33,286
DOLL AND TOY MUSEUMART MUSEUM7047629359$21,381
BROWN-FISHER ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION7046332995
CABARRUS COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ART & AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORYHISTORY MUSEUM
CABARRUS GENEALOGY SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
DAVIDSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION3362422035
DAVIDSON COUNTY MUSUEM OF ARTART MUSEUM7042492742
DAVIDSON COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM
FREEDOM MUSEUM USAHISTORY MUSEUM8066698040
GOLD HILL HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7042679439
GRIMES MILL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM7046364311
HALL HOUSE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM215 DEPOT STREET7046360103
HISTORIC CONCORD PRESERVATION TRHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS ALLIANCEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH ROWANHISTORIC PRESERVATION7048558329
HORIZONS UNLIMITEDGENERAL MUSEUM7046393004
NATHAN BROWN HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATIONHWY OLD 80
PRICE OF FREEDOM MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM7048577474
SOUTHERN TEXTILE HERITAGE CORRIDORHISTORIC PRESERVATION3362846040
TRADING FORD HISTORIC DISTRICTHISTORY MUSEUM7046333125
UTZMAN CHAMBERS & M. BRAUN HOUSESHISTORIC PRESERVATION7046363101

Libraries in Granite Quarry

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DAVIDSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM602 S MAIN ST0.0563,651
CABARRUS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY27 UNION ST N0.0415,387
ROWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY201 W FISHER ST0.0341,569

Farmers Markets in Granite Quarry

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Afton Village Farmers Market5401 Village Dr01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Visit
Buy Fresh Buy Local of North Carolina Farmers Market - Salisbury1560 Julian Road06/11/2014 to 10/29/2014Wed: 8:00 AM-7:00 PM;Visit
Buy Fresh Buy Local of North Carolina Farmers Market - Spencer400 Block South Salisbury Avenue06/14/2014 to 10/25/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
China Grove Farmers Market308 North Main Street05/04/2018 to 09/28/2018Fri: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Farmers Cooperative Livestock & Flea MarketOld Hwy 64 exit out of Lexington
Lexington Farmers MarketRailroad StreetVisit
Piedmont Farmers Market24 Market Street05/15/2013 to 09/25/2013Wed: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Piedmont Farmers Market518 Winecoff School Rd.Tue: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;Sun: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM;YesVisit
Salisbury-Rowan County Farmers MarketSouth Jackson St and West Fisher St04/25/2015 to Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit

Breweries in Granite Quarry

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cabarrus Brewing CompanyBreweries, Food & Drink329 Mcgill Ave7044904487
High Branch Brewing CoBreweries, Food & Drink325 Mcgill Ave7047063807

Cell Towers in Granite Quarry

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
695 YOUNG MOUNTAIN ROADTOWER205
49221 Reeves Island DriveTOWER101
Fork Church Cell Site I/SOF GRACE LANE & US HWY 64TOWER91
1628 STOKES FERRY ROADTOWER86
Linwood Cell Site - 153 Sigmon RoadTOWER57
(Salisbury) ADJ TO 729 JAKE ALEXANDER BOULEVARD SOUTHGTOWER57

Fire Stations in Granite Quarry

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Granite Quarry Fire Department143 N Salisbury AVEMostly volunteer704-279-5596

Bridges in Granite Quarry

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Tee BeamConcrete19565314,000F
SlabPrestressed concrete20151388,900G
SlabPrestressed concrete19801058,400F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete continuous20173156,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20131126,400G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2019872,600G
CulvertConcrete continuous201923850G
SlabPrestressed concrete201870360G
CulvertSteel199725170F

Amtrak Stations in Granite Quarry

3 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Kannapolis, NC201 South Main StreetTRAIN
Lexington Barbeque Festival, NC29 South Railroad StreetTRAIN
Salisbury, NC215 Depot StreetTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Granite Quarry

6 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CAROLINA STALITE COMPANY16815 OLD BEATTYS FORD RD.ROWAN
CAROLINA STALITE COMPANY16815 OLD BEATTYS FORD RD.ROWAN
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC11550 STATESVILLE BOULEVARDROWAN
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC11550 STATESVILLE BOULEVARDROWAN
ROWAN COUNTY POWER PLANT5755 NC HIGHWAY 801ROWAN
ROWAN COUNTY POWER PLANT5755 NC HIGHWAY 801ROWAN

Airports Near Granite Quarry

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlotte Douglas International AirportCLTLarge Airport
Piedmont Triad International AirportGSOLarge Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional AirportUSAMedium Airport
Smith Reynolds AirportINTMedium Airport
Aero Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Air Harbor AirportSmall Airport
Alexander County AirportSmall Airport
Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud FieldSmall Airport
Arant AirportSmall Airport
Asheboro Regional AirportSmall Airport
Atwell AirportSmall Airport
Bahnson AirportSmall Airport
Barringer FieldSmall Airport
Bethany AirportSmall Airport
Blackhawk FieldSmall Airport
Boonville AirportSmall Airport
Boyd's Hawks Creek AirportSmall Airport
Bradford Field AirportSmall Airport
Bradley FieldSmall Airport
Broadway AirfieldSmall Airport
Brown AirportSmall Airport
Brown FieldSmall Airport
Buffalo Creek AirportSmall Airport
Chalfant AirportSmall Airport
Charlotte-Monroe Executive AirportSmall Airport
Corriher FieldSmall Airport
Darr FieldSmall Airport
Davidson County Executive AirportSmall Airport
Delk's AirportSmall Airport
DS Butler Farm and AirfieldSmall Airport
Dusenbury FieldSmall Airport
Edwards AirportSmall Airport
Elkin Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Enochville AirportSmall Airport
Ervin AirfieldSmall Airport
Falls LandingSmall Airport
Fields AirportSmall Airport
Fivepoints FieldSmall Airport
Flying Bj AirportSmall Airport
Flying M AirportSmall Airport
Flying S Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Gastonia Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Georgia Road FieldSmall Airport
Gold Hill AirportSmall Airport
Goodnight's AirportSmall Airport
Goose Creek AirportSmall Airport
Gryder-Teague AirportSmall Airport
Hamptonville AirportSmall Airport
Happy Bottom AirportSmall Airport
Hawk's Knoll AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Granite Quarry

10 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office30 Corban Avenue Southeast
China Grove Police Department205 Swink Street
Concord Police Department41 Cabarrus Avenue West
Cooleemee Police Department
Davidson County Sheriff's Office2511 US Highway 64
Landis Police Department136 North Central Avenue
Lexington Police Department
Rowan County Sheriff's Office232 North Main Street
Salisbury Police Department130 East Liberty Street
Village of Misenheimer Municipal Building49137 Ward Drive

Grocery Stores in Granite Quarry

7 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Circle K 1491Convenience Store217 S Salisbury Rd
Dollar General 21350Other1645 Heilig Rd
Dollar General 22446Other6285 US Hwy 52
DOLLAR GENERAL 4905Other101 Granite Ln
Family Dollar 10862Other240 N Salisbury Ave
Gas-n-go Food& BeverageConvenience Store304 S Salisbury GQ Ave
Pine Ridge General StoreConvenience Store3510 Stokes Ferry Rd

Post Offices in Granite Quarry

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Granite Quarry 28072222 East Bank Street

Treatment Centers in Granite Quarry

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Carolina Energetics PCSubstance Abuse704-762-9630
CMC Northeast - Partial Hospitalization ProgramMental Health704-403-1831
Daymark Recovery Services - Davidson CenterBoth336-242-2450
Daymark Recovery Services - Facility Based CrisisBoth336-300-8826
Daymark Recovery Services - Rowan CenterBoth704-633-3616
Four Directions Counseling and - Recovery CenterSubstance Abuse336-224-0863
Lexington Treatment AssociatesSubstance Abuse336-224-1919
Rowan Regional Medical Center - LifeWorks Behavioral Health CtrBoth704-210-5000
Treatment Centers LLC - Rowan Treatment AssociatesSubstance Abuse704-645-8539

Churches & Religious Organizations in Granite Quarry

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
A T C MINISTRIESPO BOX 274
WITTENBERG EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHPO BOX 345
WITTENBERG LUTHERAN CHURCHPO BOX 345

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Mines
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Frequently Asked Questions About Granite Quarry

What is the population of Granite Quarry?

Granite Quarry has a population of 3,015 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 1,022 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55% female and 45% male.

Is Granite Quarry expensive to live in?

Granite Quarry is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $53,072, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $246,500 (13% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Granite Quarry safe?

Public safety is a concern in Granite Quarry, with a violent crime rate of 711 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,142 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Granite Quarry receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Granite Quarry?

Granite Quarry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Granite Quarry?

Granite Quarry has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,106. There are 3,334 business establishments in the area, including 235 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 11.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Granite Quarry?

The median home value in Granite Quarry is $246,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $277,739. The homeownership rate is 69.7%. The average annual property tax is $3,570.

How are the schools in Granite Quarry?

Schools in Granite Quarry have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 23.2% of adults in Granite Quarry hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Granite Quarry?

The obesity rate in Granite Quarry is 36.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.3% of adults are smokers. 23.8% are physically inactive. 26.6% of residents report depression. 9.9% lack health insurance. 66.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,905.

What is transportation like in Granite Quarry?

The average commute in Granite Quarry is 30 minutes. 82.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Granite Quarry?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Quarry is 86.2% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 3.7% of the population are military veterans. 15.6% of residents have a disability. 94.4% have health insurance coverage.

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