Hickory, NC

North Carolina · Catawba County · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro

Hickory is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 43,747. Residents earn $63,361 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

43,747 Population 1,355/sq mi density

$63,361 Median Income $36,266 per capita

$248,300 Home Value $289,141 Zillow

$975 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

402 Violent Crime/100K 4,369 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$63,361 median income, 2.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$248,300 home value, $975/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

35.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $63,361

16% lower than US avg

Home Value $248,300

12% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 402/100K

6% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 35.9%

7% higher than US avg

Median Rent $975

16% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.4%

20% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.9%

19% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.9%

4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population43,747

Median Age37.7 yrs

Density1,355/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 68%

Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+

Median Income$63,361

Per Capita$36,266

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty11.9%

County GDP$12,403M

Commute20 min

Housing

Home Value$248,300

Rent$975

Ownership55.9%

Zillow$289,141

Housing Units19,595

Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

Violent402/100K

Property4,369/100K

Murder9.8/100K

Assault258/100K

Burglary573/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%

Uninsured12.0%

Smoking15.0%

Depression26.5%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain47.2 in/yr

Sunny Days310/yr

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+35.9%

High School+89.8%

Graduate+13.3%

School Score5.79

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%

Commute20 min

Broadband87.7%

EV Stations12

Libraries10

Is Hickory a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hickory receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Hickory offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hickory is $63,361, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hickory is $248,300, 12% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 402 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,369 per 100,000, 123% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Hickory 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 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hickory has a population of 43,747 with a density of 1,355 people per square mile, spread across 32.3 square miles. The median age is 37.7 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (68.3%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 13.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.6% of residents, while 14.4% speak Spanish. 6.9% of the population are veterans. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 87.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

43,747

Total Population

1,355

People / sq mi

37.7yrs

Median Age

3% below US avg

32.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hickory vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.6%

9% above US avg

Spanish 14.4%

7% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hickory vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hickory is $63,361, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,266. The average weekly wage is $1,072, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hickory vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$63,361
	16% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$36,266
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,072
IRS Avg AGI	$74,807
Gini Index	0.466 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.9%
	19% below US avg
Poverty Rate	11.9%
	4% below US avg
Establishments (County)	5,206
County GDP	$12,403M

Business (County)

Restaurants	375
Healthcare	434
Retail	688
Manufacturing	358

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,232
	21% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.1 min
Drive Alone	73.3%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hickory is $248,300, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $289,141, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.2% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $975 (16% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 55.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 19,595 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1982. The average annual property tax is $4,232 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$248,300
	12% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$289,141
Median List Price	$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$325,000
$/Sq Ft	$164
Homes Sold	52
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.2%
Price Drops	26.6%
Inventory	229

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$975
	16% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,398
Rent Burden	26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	55.9%
Owner-Occupied	55.9%
Renter-Occupied	44.1%
Housing Units	19,595
Median Year Built	1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,232
	21% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.70%

In Hickory, 38.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.7% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 33.7% have high blood pressure. 15.0% are current smokers. 15.9% report binge drinking. 24.0% are physically inactive. 26.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.0% experience frequent mental distress. 12.0% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,570. The dentist ratio is 1:1,618. 61.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Hickory vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.4%
	20% above US avg
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	33.7%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.0%
	7% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.9%
Physical Inactivity	24.0%
Depression	26.5%
Mental Distress	18.0%
Physical Distress	12.6%
Short Sleep	33.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	87.9%
Uninsured	12.0%
	40% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,570
Dentists	1:1,618
Mental Health	1:364
Checkup Rate	77.3%
Dental Visits	61.2%
Premature Death	11,084/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.2/10
Exercise Access	61.5%
Healthcare Facilities	434

Hickory has a violent crime rate of 402 per 100,000 residents, 6% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 258.3 per 100,000, robbery at 95.0, rape at 39.0. The murder rate is 9.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,369 per 100,000, 123% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,436, burglary at 573, vehicle theft at 361 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 31 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Hickory receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	402.1/100K
	6% above US avg
Murder	9.8/100K
	55% above US avg
Rape	39.0/100K
Robbery	95.0/100K
Assault	258.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,368.9/100K
	123% above US avg
Burglary	572.6/100K
Theft	3,435.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	360.6/100K
Arson	14.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	31
Traffic Accidents	557
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Hickory 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,175 ft (358 m)
Area	32.3 sq mi (83.6 km²)
Population Density	1,355/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7401°N, 81.3218°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Catawba County County
Nearest Airport	Hickory Regional (HKY) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"

24% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	52.2 / 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 High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	133 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	113 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	141 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	53 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	96 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	71 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	75 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	56 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	147 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	93 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	111 km
May 23, 2023	4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina	M2.8	140 km
Aug 14, 2025	7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina	M2.7	93 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	121 km
Mar 21, 2004	16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M2.7	71 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	139 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	91 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	62 km
Aug 17, 2021	6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina	M2.7	34 km
Jul 8, 2023	Virginia-North Carolina border region	M2.6	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1996	Fran	Category 3	245 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	117 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

298 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 238 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	15 km	0
May 5, 1989	EF4	38 km	4
May 5, 1989	EF4	92 km	2
May 8, 2008	EF3	89 km	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	90 km	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	70 km	0
May 26, 2022	EF2	41 km	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	74 km	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	63 km	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	79 km	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	6 km	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	71 km	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	49 km	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	98 km	0
Mar 3, 2012	EF2	79 km	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	17 km	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	61 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	94 km	2
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	15 km	0
Oct 26, 2010	EF2	26 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	53 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	88 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	55 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	33 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	24 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	81 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	52 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	72 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	50 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	92 km
2013	LOST BEAR EAST	2,167	80 km
2008	SUNRISE	1,906	56 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,879	59 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,812	75 km
2016	RAILROAD GRADE 2016	1,790	89 km
2016	TOMBSTONE	1,747	42 km
2017	DOBSON KNOB	1,720	61 km
2001	OAK MT. FIRE	1,677	75 km
1987	HAMPTON	1,536	98 km
2016	HORTON	1,480	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	3.9 in
March	49°F (10°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
April	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.4 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.5 in	Driest
December	41°F (5°C)	3.7 in

Hickory has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.5").

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Hickory is located in Catawba County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 68.6% of the vote, a 38-point margin. 87.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 12 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 434 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.6%

D 30.6%

Winner: Republican by 38 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	31
Traffic Accidents	557
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	35.9%
	7% above US avg
High School+	89.8%
Graduate Degree+	13.3%
School Test Score	5.79

B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,355/sq mi
Total Area	32.3 sq mi
County	Catawba County County

Services

Broadband Access	87.7%
Avg Download Speed	156.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	8.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	12
Alt Fuel Stations	17
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	434
Restaurants	375
Retail Stores	688

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.1 min
Drive Alone	73.3%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	11.0%

Average costs for common services in Hickory. 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)

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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)

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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	$793
Toddler	$614
Preschool	$472
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$746
Toddler	$588
Preschool	$577

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Catawba County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	23,353	412	$61,362	3.18
Retail Trade	10,146	718	$36,482	1.14
Health Care & Social Assistance	9,092	511	$60,432	0.71
Accommodation & Food Services	7,626	406	$21,494	0.94
Transportation & Warehousing	5,208	200	$55,847	1.38
Administrative & Waste Services	4,774	321	$39,767	0.91
Construction	3,473	472	$71,659	0.74
Professional & Technical Services	2,580	514	$81,171	0.41
Other Services	1,891	394	$41,683	0.70
Management of Companies	1,458	38	$105,224	0.97
Arts & Entertainment	1,404	78	$22,314	0.93
Finance & Insurance	1,200	272	$75,680	0.33
Information & Technology	905	67	$124,489	0.54
Educational Services	616	36	$51,272	0.33
Real Estate	589	222	$50,970	0.42
Unclassified	12	12	$41,537	0.10

Colleges & Universities in Hickory

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Catawba Valley Community College	Public · Associate	5,758	—	$2,367	$7,743
Lenoir-Rhyne University	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	2,531	80.7%	$30,900	$30,900

Hospitals in Hickory

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(828) 326-3809
FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(828) 322-6070

Schools in Hickory

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Saint Stephens High	High	1,265	68	18.6:1
Hickory High	High	1,014	59	17.2:1
Mountain View Elementary	Elementary	686	45	15.2:1
Harry M Arndt Middle	Middle	631	38	16.6:1
Snow Creek Elementary	Elementary	589	40	14.7:1
Viewmont Elementary	Elementary	530	35	15.1:1
Northview Middle	Middle	480	29	16.6:1
Clyde Campbell Elementary	Elementary	479	35	13.7:1
Ray Childers Elementary	Elementary	457	30	15.2:1
Grandview Middle	Middle	400	27	14.8:1
Webb A Murray Elementary	Elementary	389	27	14.4:1
Challenger Early College High	High	352	14	25.1:1
Oakwood Elementary	Elementary	341	21	16.2:1
Longview Elementary	Elementary	318	17	18.7:1
Southwest Primary	Elementary	304	25	12.2:1
W M Jenkins Elementary	Elementary	261	18	14.5:1
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School	High	229	21	10.9:1

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Radio Stations near Hickory

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
BBN Korean	online christian radio	AAC 56 kbps
WNCW	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Disney 640 AM	ac, hot	MP3 128 kbps
WRHI	news, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
WDAV 89.9 Classical Public Radio	charlotte, classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
96.9 The Kat	country	AAC

Campgrounds Near Hickory

12 campgrounds found near Hickory.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$25
BOOMER PARK SHELTER	5.0/5	1	Free
Fish Dam Creek Park	5.0/5	1	$50
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping	5.0/5	2	$15
KEOWEE PARK SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$40
FORT HAMBY PARK	4.6/5	36	$30–$125
WARRIOR CREEK	4.5/5	63	$22–$85
BANDITS ROOST	4.4/5	103	$20–$85
Julian Price Campground	4.3/5	192	$30
Mortimer Campground	4.3/5	17	$20–$30
Dam Site Shelter	2.8/5	1	$50
W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room	—	—	$50

National Parks Near Hickory

36 national parks and monuments found near Hickory.

Park	Type	Fee
Andrew Jackson State Park	State Park	Free
Bear Paw State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Beech Creek State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Bobs Creek State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Chimney Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Cowpens National Battlefield	National Battlefield	Free
Croft State Park	State Park	Free
Crowders Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Elk Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Elk Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Fonta Flora State Trail	State Park	Free
Grandfather Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Grayson Highlands State Park	State Park	Free
John And Landon Carter House State Park	State Park	Free
Kings Mountain National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
Kings Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Lake James State Park	State Park	Free
Lake James State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Norman State Park	State Park	Free
Landsford Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Linville River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Mount Mitchell State Park	State Park	Free
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land	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
Pineola State Natural Area	State Park	Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
South Mountains State Park	State Park	Free
Stone Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Sycamore Shoals	State Park	Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail	State Park	Free
Yellow Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free

Trails Near Hickory

45 trails found near Hickory.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
WILSON RIDGE	12.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LOST COVE LOOP	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILSON CREEK	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YANCEY RIDGE	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HARPER CREEK	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 2	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1A	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 9	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PINE RIDGE	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SCHOOLHOUSE RIDGE	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ESTES MILL	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RAIDER CAMP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GREENTOWN SHORTCUT	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YELLOW BUCK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOLLY SPRINGS	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1B	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WOODRUFF RIDGE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 3	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 7	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 10	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PERSIMMON RIDGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE RIDGE CONNECTOR	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GEM	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BROWN MOUNTAIN 5	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TIMBER RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PHILLIPS BRANCH	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILSON CREEK SPUR	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BILL CRUMP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 4	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH HARPER SHORTCUT	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHINA CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITE ROCKS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 8	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUNT FISH FALLS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROWN MOUNTAIN 6	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHINA CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THUNDERHOLE FALLS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DARKSIDE CLIFFS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHINA CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCKEYE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHINA CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THORPES CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BILL VINES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—

Museums in Hickory

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8283278576	$63,919,765
CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	243 3RD AVE NE	8283228169	$1,666,437
HICKORY MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM	243 THIRD AVENUE NE	8283278576	$687,935
CATAWBA COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 73	8284650383	$327,016
HIDDENITE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	316 HIDDENITE CHURCH RD	8286326966	$241,462
HICKORY LANDMARKS SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	542 2ND ST NE	8283224731	$214,158
CALDWELL HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8287584004	$59,841
NEWTON DEPOT AUTHORITY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1123 N MAIN AVENUE	8284643930	$30,669
ALEXANDER COUNTY ANCESTORY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	205 MAIN AVENUE DRIVE	8286350064
ALEXANDER COUNTY OLD JAIL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	POST� OFFICE BOX 2160��
CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CATAWBA COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8284660911
CATAWBA COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM	30 N COLLEGE AVE	7044650383
FORT DEFIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1792 FORT DEFIANCE DRIVE	8287581671
HICKORY AVATION MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8283231963
HICKORY FURNITURE MART MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	243 3RD AVE NE
MILLHOLLAND PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	243 THIRD AVENUE NE
PARAMOUNT CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
RAILROAD HERITAGE ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WALDENSIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8288741111

Libraries in Hickory

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CATAWBA COUNTY LIBRARY	115 W C ST	405,143
HICKORY PUBLIC LIBRARY	375 3RD ST NE	340,065
CALDWELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	120 HOSPITAL AVE	226,191
ALEXANDER COUNTY LIBRARY	77 1ST AVE SW	62,907

Farmers Markets in Hickory

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alexander County Farmers Market	280 NC Hwy 16 South	06/14/2014 to 09/13/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Burke County Farmer's Market II	Faett Street		Wed: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Fri: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM;
Caldwell County Farmers Market	5936 Rock Falls Road
Catawba County Public Health Farmers Market	3070 11th Ave Dr. SE	06/04/2015 to 09/24/2015	Thu: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Catawba Farms Farmers' Market	1670 Southwest Blvd	04/16/2016 to 12/17/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Claremont Tailgate Market	3288 East Main Street	05/03/2013 to 09/27/2013	Fri: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Conover Farmers Market	109 1st Street East	04/27/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sun: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Downtown Hickory Farmers Market	220 Union Square	04/06/2013 to 11/02/2013	Mon: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Wed: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Farmers Market at Center United Methodist Church	4945 Sherrills Ford Road	06/04/2014 to 09/24/2014	Wed: 2:00 PM-5:30 PM;
Lenoir Downtown Farmers Market	912 West Ave	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Wed: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM;		Visit
Sawmills Farmers Market	Helena Street and Sawmills School Road	05/05/2015 to 10/27/2015	Tue: 4:00 PM-6:30 PM;		Visit
Winters Farmers Market at The Crossing at Hollar Mill	883 Highland Avenue SE	11/01/2017 to 04/18/2018	Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes

Breweries in Hickory

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Amos Howard's Restaurant	Florists, Brewers	2828 Us Highway 70 S W	8282610011, 8283238753	Visit
Granite Falls Brewing Co	Brewers	47 Duke St	8282121222	Visit
Hickory Hops	Brewery and Plaza Ridgeview	2nd St N W
Olde Hickory Brewery	Brewers	222 Union Sq N W	8283221422	Visit
Unifour Brew Tours	Brewery and Tourist Information Center	75 22nd Ave N W	8284434016

Nursing Homes in Hickory

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
TRINITY RIDGE 2140 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE	Non profit - Church related	120	112	4/5	—	3/5	3/5	8283226995
TRINITY VILLAGE 1265 21 STREET NE	Non profit - Corporation	104	97	4/5	—	4/5	4/5	8283282006
BRIAN CENTER HEALTH & REHAB HICKORY VIEWMONT 220 13TH AVENUE PLACE NW	For profit - Corporation	104	100	2/5	—	2/5	4/5	8283285646
BRIAN CTR HEALTH & REHABI HICK 3031 TATE BOULEVARD SE	For profit - Corporation	150	121	1/5	—	2/5	1/5	8283223343

Pharmacies in Hickory

24 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BETHLEHEM PHARMACY	9471 NC HIGHWAY 127	828-495-8258
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER	810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH ROAD SOUTHEAST	828-326-3310
CVS - 2521	2701 SOUTH NC HIGHWAY 127	828-294-1644
CVS - 2676	1220 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 NORTHWEST	828-324-7171
CVS - 3563	2441 NORTH CENTER STREET	828-322-3037
CVS - 3808	2225 12TH AVENUE NORTHEAST	828-256-6456
FAIRBROOK MEDICAL CLINIC AND PHARMACY	1985 STARTOWN ROAD	828-328-1169
FRED'S - 3733	242 UNION SQUARE NORTHWEST	828-322-5212
FRYE HOME INFUSION	415 NORTH CENTER STREET	828-315-3043
HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY	3070 NC HIGHWAY 127 SOUTH	828-294-6236
HICKORY FAMILY PHARMACY	1501 TATE BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST	828-324-4630
MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY	126 NORTH CENTER STREET	828-322-7717
OMNICARE PHARMACY	1257 25TH STREET PLACE SOUTHEAST	828-328-1816
RITE AID - 11541	1160 16TH STREET NORTHEAST	828-256-9816
RITE AID - 11542	10 29TH AVENUE NORTHEAST	828-328-5323
RITE AID - 11543	2659 NC HIGHWAY 127 SOUTH	828-294-7056
SAM'S CLUB - 6355	2435 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 70 SOUTHEAST	828-326-7009
TARGET	1910 CATAWBA VALLEY BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST	828-267-0749
THE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY	750 4TH STREET SOUTHWEST	828-324-4115
VIEWMONT PHARMACY	53 13TH AVENUE NORTHEAST	828-322-1816
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 948	2525 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 70 SOUTHEAST	828-327-7891
WALGREENS - 11629	2427 SPRINGS ROAD NORTHEAST	828-256-2435
WALGREENS - 12484	2700 NC HIGHWAY 127 SOUTH	828-294-0058
WALGREENS - 7646	2915 NORTH CENTER STREET	828-324-8254

EV Charging Stations in Hickory

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Hickory, NC - NC-127 - Tesla Supercharger	2631 NC-127	Tesla		12	TESLA	public
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger	2191 13th Avenue Drive SE	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Modern Nissan - Hickory	840 US Highway 70 SE	Non-Networked	2	1	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public
Cloninger Ford of Hickory - 1241 US Hwy 70 SE	1241 US Hwy 70 SE	EV Connect	2		J1772	public
Duke Energy	250 9th St Ln SE	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
Modern Nissan - Hickory	840 US Highway 70 SE	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private

Cell Towers in Hickory

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
8015 W. HWY 10 (66383)	GTOWER	96
423 S MAIN ST (66370)	LTOWER	96
LINCOLNTON CELL SITE: 800' WNW OF SR-1003, 2.1 MILE E OF US-321, 3 MILES NE OF	TOWER	96
3426 BUNKER HILL SCHOOL RD (66359)	GTOWER	96
180 N MAIN ST (66361)	LTOWER	96
Willie Mcleod Road (154165)	LTOWER	92
1.7 km @ 157 deg. from Happy Valley	TOWER	86
1.7 km @ 157 deg. from Happy Valley	TOWER	86
3011 NC HIGHWAY 18 (66400)	LTOWER	81
2700 Bill Tuttle Road (66406)	LTOWER	74
200 Old mountain Road (66387)	MTOWER	64
901 HIBRITEN ROAD (153528)	LTOWER	49
436 South Main St. (153483)	MTOWER	46
4033 Mountain View Circle (154035)	LTOWER	41
On Anderson Moutain (66371)	LTOWER	41

Fire Stations in Hickory

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Drowning Creek Volunteer Fire Department	1630 Airport Rhodhiss RD	Volunteer	828-396-4005
Hickory Fire Department	19 2ND Street DR NE	Career	828-323-7420
Long View Fire Department	2404 1ST AVE SW	Mostly career	828-322-1311
Mountain View Volunteer Fire Department	3571 S NC 127 HWY	Mostly volunteer	828-330-0600

Power Plants Near Hickory

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
TWO LINES FARM	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-81.3	OP
DRAGSTRIP FARM	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-81.4	OP

Bridges in Hickory

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1975	26	61,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1975	35	56,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	298	30,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1997	280	26,500	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1956	21	15,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2016	31	10,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2005	156	5,500	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1960	26	4,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	251	3,900	F
Culvert	Steel	2018	30	3,450	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	175	1,600	F
Culvert	Concrete	1998	24	100	G

Superfund Sites Near Hickory

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BAKER FURNITURE COMPANY	3487 TEXS FISH CAMP RD	BURKE
BROYHILL FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC	2309 N. COLLEGE ST.	CATAWBA
BROYHILL FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC	2309 N. COLLEGE ST.	CATAWBA
LACKAWANNA LEATHER COMPANY	106 SOMERSET DR.	CATAWBA
THOMASVILLE FURNITURE IND	315 ELIZABETH STREET NORTH WEST	CALDWELL

Airports Near Hickory

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Charlotte Douglas International Airport	CLT	Large Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport	USA	Medium Airport
Hickory Regional Airport	HKY	Medium Airport
Aero Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Alexander County Airport	—	Small Airport
Ashe County Airport	—	Small Airport
Atwell Airport	—	Small Airport
Avery County Morrison Field	—	Small Airport
Barringer Field	—	Small Airport
Boomerang Airport	—	Small Airport
Boone Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Boonville Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyd's Hawks Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Bradford Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Bradley Field	—	Small Airport
Broadway Airfield	—	Small Airport
Brown Airport	—	Small Airport
Buffalo Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Chalfant Airport	—	Small Airport
Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
Cleveland Airport	—	Small Airport
Clute's Hilltop Airport	—	Small Airport
Clyde Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Corriher Field	—	Small Airport
Dirt Dobber's Grass Strip	—	Small Airport
Dry Pond Airport	—	Small Airport
Duncan Airport	—	Small Airport
Elk River Airport	—	Small Airport
Elkin Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Enochville Airport	—	Small Airport
Ervin Airfield	—	Small Airport
Fly Sky Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Bj Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Foothills Regional Airport	MRN	Small Airport
Fox Haven Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Fulton Field	—	Small Airport
Gastonia Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Georgia Road Field	—	Small Airport
Goodnight's Airport	—	Small Airport
Goose Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Gryder-Teague Airport	—	Small Airport
Hamptonville Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawk's Knoll Airport	—	Small Airport
Indian Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Jeffords Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnson County Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnston Airport	—	Small Airport
La Dolce Terra Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Norman Airpark	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Hickory

15 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Burke County Sheriff - Rutherford College Office	910 Malcolm Boulevard
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office	2351 Morganton Boulevard Southwest
Catawba Police Department	107 South Main Street
Claremont Police Department	3301 East Main Street
Conover Police Department	115 2nd Avenue Northeast
County Sheriff's Detective Division	Mulberry Street Northwest
Granite Falls Police Department	4 Falls Avenue
Hickory Police Department	347 2nd Avenue Southwest
Hudson Police Department	550 Central Street
Lenoir Police Department	1035 West Avenue Northwest
Long View Police Department	2404 1st Avenue Southwest
Maiden Police Department	201 West Main Street
Maiden Police Station
Newton Police	411 North Main Avenue
Valdese Police Department	121 Faet Street Southwest

Grocery Stores in Hickory

34 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Carniceria Hernandez	Grocery Store	1205 16th St NE
Circle K 2723954	Convenience Store	2350 Highway 70 SE
Circle K 2723958	Convenience Store	2853 N Center St
Cubbard Express 2	Convenience Store	1922 16th St NE
Cubbard Express 5	Convenience Store	1130 2nd St NE
Cubbard Express 6	Convenience Store	7571 NC Highway 127
Cubbard Express 7	Convenience Store	954 16th St NE
CVS PHARMACY 3563	Other	1504 2nd St NE
CVS PHARMACY 3808	Other	2225 12th Ave NE
DOLLAR GENERAL 2876	Other	2635 N Center St
Dollar General 13259	Other	901 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE
Dollar General 30156	Other	1160 16th St NE
Dollar Tree 69	Other	2120 US Highway 70 SE
DOLLARTREE 10796	Other	1205 16th St NE
Family Dollar 122	Other	1209 16th St NE
Fast & Fresh	Convenience Store	311 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE
Flowers Bakery Outlet 483	Convenience Store	348 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE
FOOD LION 97	Supermarket	2625 N Center St
Fresh Market Produce Hickory	Specialty Store	2132 N Center St
Hickory Farmers Market Association Inc	Farmers and Markets	100 Union Square
Hilltop Express	Grocery Store	1151 16th St NE
Lowe's Food Store 245	Supermarket	260 14th Ave NE
Lowes Foods 254	Supermarket	3010 N Center St
PROPST SUPERETTE 1	Convenience Store	1836 STARTOWN RD
Publix 1550	Supermarket	36 29th Ave NE
Quality Mart 5 1724	Convenience Store	1380 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE
RACEWAY (PHIONA) 6739	Convenience Store	1141 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE
Sam's Club 6355	Super Store	2435 Hwy 70 SE
Sheetz 597	Convenience Store	2191 13th Ave Dr SE
Shivmart	Convenience Store	1106 2nd St Ne
Speedway 7967	Convenience Store	1835 US Highway 70 SE
Vinai The Hmong Supermarket	Grocery Store	1221 16th St NE
WALGREENS 7646	Other	2915 N Center St
Walmart STORE 948	Super Store	2525 US Highway 70 SE

Post Offices in Hickory

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Hickory Post Office	231 Government Avenue Southwest

Treatment Centers in Hickory

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Addiction Recovery Medical Services	Substance Abuse	704-872-0234
Bethel Colony of Mercy - Womens Campus	Substance Abuse	828-754-3781 x6
Bethel Colony of Mercy Inc	Substance Abuse	828-754-3781 x5
Caldwell UNC Healthcare	Mental Health	828-757-5100
Carolina Wellness and Recovery Servs	Substance Abuse	828-326-9141
Eleanor Health - Hickory	Both	828-979-0045
Focus Behavioral Health Services LLC - Burkwell	Mental Health	828-439-8191
Focus Behavioral Health Services LLC - Horizons Day Treatment	Mental Health	828-439-8191
Hickory Metro Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of North Carolina LP	Substance Abuse	828-485-1320
Integrated Care of Greater Hickory	Substance Abuse	828-322-5915
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing - Hickory	Substance Abuse	704-332-9001
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing - Lenoir	Substance Abuse	704-332-9001

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hickory

110 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
3 16 CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH	PO BOX 3369
A FAMILY CALLED CHURCH	PO BOX 2871
ACTS II MINISTRY	PO BOX 3707
AMAZING GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH	2581 RALPH L RD
ARCHANGEL GABRIEL ORTHODOX CHURCH	PO BOX 773
AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH	1523 16TH ST SE
AUTHENTIC CHURCH INC	2416 N CENTER ST
BEACON CHURCH OF HICKORY NC	2278 19TH AVE SE
BEHOLD THE LAMB MINISTRIES	1330 5TH ST NE APT 67
BETHEL WESLEYAN CHURCH	1616 WILKES GROVE RD
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH	1686 6TH ST SE
BONDSERVANTS INC	520 33RD ST SW
CATAWBA COUNTY HISPANIC MINISTRY	151 25TH ST SW
CATAWBA VALLEY INTERFAITH COUNCIL	PO BOX 9097
CHRIST CHURCH GLOBAL	2416 ZION CHURCH RD
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH	324 2ND AVE SE
CHRIST THE KING CHURCH HICKORY	484 9TH AVE NW
CHRISTS CHURCH OF THE FOOTHILLS	PO BOX 877
CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS NAME INC	445 17TH AVE NE
CORINTH REFORMED CHURCH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION	150 16TH AVE NW
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 5338
CROSSPOINT MINISTRIES	2425 N CENTER 126
DESCULTZI - ROMANIAN HOMECOMING	PO BOX 2603
DOINGGOOD	1040 10TH STREET CT NW
ELISE MINISTRIES	PO BOX 2603
EM SUGGS AND SARA DEAL TEMPLE FOUNDATION	1460 6TH STREET CIR NW
ENDOWMENT FOUND OF HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HICKORY NC INC	PO BOX 9580
FATHERPOWER MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 1593
FAVOR CENTER CHURCH	3940 SHADOWOOD LN NE
FAVOR CENTER INCORPORATED	PO BOX 3707
FIRST ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1941 N CENTER ST
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	1301 12TH STREET DRIVENW
FIRST HMONG ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE	349 33RD ST SW
FIRST ROMANIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH	5483 BETHEL CHURCH RD
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HICKORY	311 3RD AVE NE
FREEDOM ASSEMBLY CHURCH INCORPORATD	3993 BRICKFIELD ST
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH	340 1ST ST SW
FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 553
GOSPEL PATHS CORPORATION	1080 14TH AVENUE DR NW
GOSPEL TABERNACLE OF WYOMING VALLEY INC	3765-A US HWY SW
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 6312
GREATER HICKORY COOPERATIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY	31 1ST AVE SE
HEALING SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL INC	PO BOX 277
HICKORY BIBLE CHURCH	909 US HIGHWAY 70 SW
HICKORY CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 53
HICKORY CHURCH OF GOD OF THE BIBLE	PO BOX 3782
HICKORY GOSPEL HALL ASSEMBLY INC	253 17TH AVE NE
HICKORY INDIANS ASSOCIATION	300 29TH AVE NE
HICKORY PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH	2622 23RD AVENUE PL NE
HILLS CHURCH INC	1260 5TH STREET NE
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	547 6TH ST NW
HOWARD G ZERDEN FOUNDATION INC	PO BOX 9142
IGLESIA EVANGELICA CRISTIANAESPIRITUAL	942 2ND STREET PLACE NW
IHT MINISTRIES INC	5147 36TH STREET DR NE
JOURNEY 2 ONE INC	6157 MOUNTAINSIDE DR
KERYGMA CITY CHURCH INC	1319 7TH ST NW
KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH OF NORTH CAROLINA	691 9TH ST NW
KNOWLEDGE CHURCH INC	3944 HEMINGWAY DR
LAND CHURCH INC	3244 23RD ST NE
LANTERN FOUNDATION	2359 HIGHWAY 20 SE 240
LEAH KIMBERLY WILLIAMS	513 6TH AVE SW
LIFEPOINT CHURCH OF GOD	2123 5TH ST NE
LOVE ON FIRE MINISTRY	421 20TH ST NW
MARKETPLACE CHURCH	2936 NC HWY 127 SOUTH
MORNING STAR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	126 4TH AVE SW
MOUNT PISGAH LUTHERAN CHURCH	9379 NC HIGHWAY 127
MT OLIVE MINISTRY FOUNDATION INC	2780 N CENTER ST
NCN MINISTRIES INC	581 CAPE HICKORY RD
NEW HOPE HABITAT OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH	915 8TH AVENUE CIR SE
NORTH AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH	2280 12TH AVE NE
NORTH AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH	2120 STARTOWN RD
NORTH AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH	1011 SHILOH CHURCH RD
OPEN ARMS MINISTRIES WORLDWIDE INC	2720 6TH STREET COUNT COUNT STREET
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH	2160 35TH AVENUE DR NE
PENELOPE BAPTIST CHURCH	3310 MAIN AVE NW
RESURRECTION CHURCH OF THE SOUTHEAST	PO BOX 3032
ROMANIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF HICKORY NC	1751 WALLACE DAIRY FARM ROAD
ROYAL CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD	7190 GEORGE HILDEBRAN RD
RYS ROCK YOUR SOUL	929 15TH ST NE STE 300
SAINT STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH	2304 SPRINGS RD NE
SANDY RIDGE WESLEYAN CHURCH	2330 16TH ST NE
SARDIS LUTHERAN CHURCH	6103 W NC 10 HWY
SELA CHURCH	2584 OLD SHELBY RD
SERVANT MINDSET MINISTRIES INC	291 HUGHES BLVD
SHARE GOOD NEWS CO	26 2ND ST NW HICKORY
SHEPHERDS HAND MINISTRY	PO BOX 14
SOLID ROCK CHRISTIAN CENTER	PO BOX 10066
SOMA CHURCH	883 HIGHLAND AVE SE
SPRINGS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH	3580 SPRINGS RD NE
ST LUKES LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 11235
ST PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH	629 2ND AVE SW
ST STEPHEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL	2304 SPRINGS RD NE
ST STEPHENS LUTHERN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD OF HICKORY NORTH CAROLINA	2304 SPRINGS RD NE
TATACIKSTA MINISTRIES	3451 9TH AVENUE DR NW
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM-HICKORY JEWISH CENTER	PO BOX 9142
TEMPLE OF REFUGE OF HICKORY	724 S CENTER ST
THE WORKS MINISTRY INCORPORATED	2366 5TH AVE NW
TRANSFORMATION CHURCH - FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	306 14TH ST SW
TRUE LIFE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE	1245 12TH ST SW
TRUTH FOLLOWERS	2117 HWY 70 WEST
TWO BY 2 GLOBAL MINISTRIES INC	5612 GRACE CHAPEL RD
UNITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	3025 FALLING CREEK RD
VINTAGE CITY CHURCH	PO BOX 476
WATTS EVANGELISM INC	5287 STONEWOOD DR
WESLEYAN CHURCH CORP	16TH ST NE
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA LUTHERAN VIA DE CRISTO INC	PO BOX 512
WORD AND WORK MINISTRY INC	5587 GRACE CHAPEL RD
WORD OF LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES INC	615 23RD ST NW
WOUNDED SHEPHERDS MINISTRY	6608 YACHT PL
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	1911 ZION CHURCH RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory

What is the population of Hickory?

Hickory has a population of 43,747 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 1,355 people per square mile, spread across 32.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.7 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Hickory expensive to live in?

Hickory 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 $63,361, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $248,300 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $975 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Hickory safe?

The violent crime rate in Hickory is 402 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,369 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Hickory receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Hickory?

Hickory 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 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Hickory?

The job market in Hickory is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,072. There are 5,206 business establishments in the area, including 375 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 11.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hickory?

The median home value in Hickory is $248,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $289,141. For renters, the median monthly rent is $975. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 55.9%. The average annual property tax is $4,232.

How are the schools in Hickory?

Schools in Hickory score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 35.9% of adults in Hickory hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hickory?

The obesity rate in Hickory is 38.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.0% of adults are smokers. 24.0% are physically inactive. 26.5% of residents report depression. 12.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 61.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,570.

What is transportation like in Hickory?

The average commute in Hickory is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 73.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hickory?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory is 68.3% White, 13.5% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 85.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.4% speak Spanish. 6.9% of the population are military veterans. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 87.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

St. Stephens, NC 9,409 pop · 3.2 mi Long View, NC 4,967 pop · 3.8 mi Northlakes, NC 1,462 pop · 3.8 mi Mountain View, NC 3,068 pop · 4.7 mi Bethlehem, NC 3,928 pop · 5.5 mi Hildebran, NC 1,860 pop · 5.8 mi Conover, NC 8,491 pop · 6.1 mi Rhodhiss, NC 1,062 pop · 6.4 mi Granite Falls, NC 4,921 pop · 7.0 mi Newton, NC 13,223 pop · 7.4 mi Icard, NC 2,291 pop · 7.7 mi Claremont, NC 2,051 pop · 9.6 mi Connelly Springs, NC 2,342 pop · 9.9 mi Sawmills, NC 5,027 pop · 10.2 mi

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