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Lake Norman of Iredell, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Iredell County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
12,496 Population 1,238/sq mi density
$194,519 Median Income $91,550 per capita
$839,900 Home Value $520,997 Zillow
$1,272 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
120 Violent Crime/100K 1,409 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$194,519 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$839,900 home value, $1,272/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Norman of Iredell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation783 ft (239 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Population Density1,238/sq mi
Coordinates35.5443°N, 80.9299°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyIredell County County
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional (SVH)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.49"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience54.4 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 123 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 143 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 13 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 105 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 111 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 133 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 128 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 96 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 133 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 118 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 132 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 127 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 102 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 114 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 82 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 74 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 133 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 107 km
Jan 24, 2019 6 km NNW of Jenkinsville, South Carolina M2.5 141 km
Oct 3, 2009 1 km WNW of Valley Hill, North Carolina M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 296 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 288 km
2018 Florence Category 1 288 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 288 km
2004 Charley Category 1 281 km
1996 Fran Category 3 206 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 95 km
1984 Diana Category 4 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

356 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 54 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 59 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 65 km 1
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 46 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF3 87 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 86 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 34 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 47 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 91 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 60 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 31 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF2 39 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 94 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 95 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 66 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 62 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 94 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 98 km
2016 TOMBSTONE 1,747 72 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 88 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,348 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,304 91 km
2020 UWH NARROWS DAM RX 1,222 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,149 92 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,097 83 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 85 km
2002 UNNAMED 889 96 km
1985 SCHOOLHOUSERIDGE 816 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Lake Norman of Iredell has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.2").

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