At a Glance
Median Income
$47,825
$23,614 per capita
Home Value
$136,600
Zillow: $225,112
Median Rent
$844/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
18.3% smoking rate
How Icard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Icard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Icard a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Icard residents earn a median household income of $47,825 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,614. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Icard is $136,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,112. Median rent is $844/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
6.3% of adults in Icard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Icard has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,291
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density598/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,825
Per Capita$23,614
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent$844
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$225,112
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation1,145 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Icard was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.