The Town FilesStatesville, North Carolina
City in Iredell County · population 28,419 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,000
- Household income
- $52,880
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 37.1
Statesville is a city of 28,419 people in Iredell County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $248,000, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more walkable than 98% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 94% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of North Carolina towns.
How Statesville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Statesville is worth $248,000, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $52,880, which is more affordable than 22% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,000 a month. 51.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Statesville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $969 |
| Median household income | $52,880 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 51.6% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Statesville
| People | Statesville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Statesville
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.4°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.9 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 99 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Statesville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 24, 2017 about 5.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 1, 2017.
Severe weather in Iredell County since 1996
Iredell County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Iredell County
Iredell County had 81,195 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,307 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Statesville itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Statesville
21 public schools with 10,200 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Iredell High | 9-12 | 1,675 | 20.7 |
| Statesville High | 9-12 | 889 | 15.3 |
| American Renaissance School (charter) | K-8 | 820 | 14.6 |
| West Iredell High | 9-12 | 795 | 17.3 |
| East Iredell Elementary | PK-5 | 681 | 16.2 |
| Oakwood Middle IB School | 6-8 | 550 | 17.2 |
| Celeste Henkel Elementary | PK-5 | 545 | 13.3 |
| West Iredell Middle | 6-8 | 534 | 16.2 |
| Third Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 525 | 13.1 |
| Cloverleaf Elementary | PK-5 | 500 | 12.8 |
| Third Creek Middle | 6-8 | 391 | 15.0 |
| N B Mills Elementary | PK-5 | 389 | 13.4 |
Towns near Statesville
- Troutman, NC6.7 mi · 3,698 people · home $398,800
- Mooresville, NC14.0 mi · 50,193 people · home $390,900
- Lake Norman of Catawba, NC14.3 mi · 8,658 people · home $492,600
- Lake Norman of Iredell, NC16.8 mi · 11,395 people · home $887,400
- Denver, NC19.1 mi · 2,697 people · home $296,300
- Mocksville, NC19.2 mi · 5,900 people · home $240,700
- Conover, NC19.8 mi · 8,421 people · home $271,300
- Westport, NC20.6 mi · 5,705 people · home $580,000
Statesville questions
Is Statesville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Statesville scores better for retirees than 34% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 20%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Statesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Statesville is valued at $248,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,880, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,000 a month.
What is the weather like in Statesville?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.9 inches of snow.
Does Statesville get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Statesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 24, 2017. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)