At a Glance
Median Income
$138,098
$52,392 per capita
Home Value
$221,700
Zillow: $259,831
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.2% smoking rate
How Hiddenite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hiddenite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hiddenite a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hiddenite residents earn a median household income of $138,098 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,392. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hiddenite is $221,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,831. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
0.0% of adults in Hiddenite hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hiddenite has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population237
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$138,098
Per Capita$52,392
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$1,196M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,700
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$259,831
Housing Units140
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,075 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hiddenite was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.