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Statesville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Iredell County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
29,161
Population
1,039/sq mi density
$55,492
Median Income
$30,471 per capita
$226,100
Home Value
$291,638 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
628
Violent Crime/100K
4,485 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,492 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$226,100 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
628 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Statesville 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 Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 819 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 24.2 sq mi (62.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7855°N, 80.8730°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Iredell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in |
Statesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.3").