City safety & data profile

StatesvilleNC

Statesville, NC is a 26K-resident city in Iredell County with a median household income of $52,880.

Iredell County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Statesville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Statesville has a population larger than 57% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $248,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 43%
By size
$52,880
Median income
$248,000
Median home
20.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Statesville

Statesville posts a median household income higher than 13% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Statesville area.

Top 87%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Statesville

Where Statesville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$52,880 Bottom 13% higher than 13% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Statesville, NC beyond the headline numbers

Statesville sits inside Iredell County, North Carolina, at roughly 35.78°N, -80.89°W. Population 26,221, $52,880 median household income. Median home value $248,000, median rent $1,000. Poverty rate 20.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Statesville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.7%, then obesity at 36.7%. 2 hospitals in/around Statesville, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Statesville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
26,221
Statesville
Median Income
$52,880
-22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$248,000
+9% vs avg
Median Age
37.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Iredell County) - Statesville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
197K+22%
Median Income
$81,419+62%
Median Home Value
$321,400+93%
Poverty Rate
10%-28%
Unemployment
4.2%-65%

Economics

Economics indicators for Statesville, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
Poverty Rate
20.4% +44% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.9%
Work From Home 7.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 52.7%
African American 26.1%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.7%
Obesity
36.7%
Short Sleep Duration
33.3%
Physical Inactivity
26.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Current Smoking
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Binge Drinking
13.6%
Diabetes
13.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.5%
Annual Checkup 81%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
STATESVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Statesville, NC? ▼
Statesville, NC has a population of 26,221 people, located in Iredell County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Statesville? ▼
The median household income in Statesville, NC is $52,880 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.4%.
What is the median home value in Statesville? ▼
The median home value in Statesville, NC is $248,000. Median rent is $1,000/month.
What are the top health concerns in Statesville? ▼
The top health indicators in Statesville include High Blood Pressure (40.7%), Obesity (36.7%), Short Sleep Duration (33.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Statesville? ▼
Statesville has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Statesville? ▼
The median age in Statesville, NC is 37.1 years. 26.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Statesville, NC is located in Iredell County, North Carolina. With a population of 26K and a $52,880 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Statesville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Statesville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Statesville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Iredell County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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