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Statesville, NC

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Statesville, NC

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 65
Population29,161
Foreign Born7.1%
Population Density960people per mi²
Median Age37.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

80/100

20% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Statesville, North Carolina

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $44k$65k
Luxury $94k+$146k+
Elite (Top 5%) $111k+$171k+
Affordability Ratio

86%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
10
Negative
0

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

2.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.2mi

Airport

CLT — Charlotte Douglas International

39.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Mooresville, NC

13.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf10Nearest 3.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 44.8 mi
Marina4Nearest 8.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 49.7 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 0.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$55k+7.2%
26% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$419k
36% below US avg
College Educated
26.9%
23% below US avg
WFH
7.5%
48% below US avg
Homeownership
53.5%
18% below US avg
Median Home
$226k
20% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 72% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
37.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−33.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−47.5%
Homicide
0.09 / 1k Residents56% above state avg
Robbery
0.83 / 1k Residents118% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.77 / 1k Residents106% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−20.1%
Burglary
2.89 / 1k Residents6% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
26.14 / 1k Residents120% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.58 / 1k Residents36% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+9Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Statesville, North Carolina
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.9% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season227 days314 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.0"
Elevation928 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D
Poor39 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak960/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak12 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 492 mi · coast 183 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$53.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCharlotte875k people are 39 mi away
Nearest Major AirportCLT39 mi away
Distance to State Capital126 miRaleigh, NC
Nearest Prison18 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T18:12:01.000Z

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