At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$28,126 per capita
Home Value
$66,200
Zillow: $336,132
Median Rent
$950/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.3% smoking rate
How Iredell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iredell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iredell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iredell residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,126. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iredell is $66,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,132. Median rent is $950/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
11.5% of adults in Iredell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iredell has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population398
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$28,126
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$857M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,200
Rent$950
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$336,132
Housing Units189
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation893 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Iredell was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.