State rank#14 of 100
Smallest county196,544 residentsWake County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 37097
Iredell County, North Carolina
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population196,544
Household income$81,419
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy76.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Iredell County has 196,544 residents and ranks #14 by population among North Carolina county equivalents. Median household income is $81,419. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within North Carolina
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Iredell County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Iredell County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $321,400 median home value and $1,252/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $81,419, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Iredell County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median household income, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 34.1% and life expectancy is 76.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 9.9%, rank #8 of 100 available North Carolina counties.
- Median household income: $81,419, rank #13 of 100 available North Carolina counties.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3%, rank #14 of 100 available North Carolina counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,252/mo, rank #87 of 100; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $321,400, rank #82 of 100; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 382 residents, rank #32 of 99; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within North Carolina
Rank and range use only counties in North Carolina with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$81,419
$81,419; above the state county median of $60,230.
State rank #13 of 100 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$321,400
$321,400; above the state county median of $219,700.
State rank #82 of 100 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,252/mo
$1,252/mo; above the state county median of $886/mo.
State rank #87 of 100 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.3%
3.3%; below the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #14 of 100 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.1%
34.1%; above the state county median of 23.5%.
State rank #20 of 100 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.6 years
76.6 years; above the state county median of 74.2 years.
State rank #20 of 100 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16%
16%; below the state county median of 18.9%.
State rank #19 of 100 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
9.9%
9.9%; below the state county median of 12.3%.
State rank #8 of 100 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,477 residents
1 per 1,477 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,158 residents.
State rank #23 of 98 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 382 residents
1 per 382 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 521 residents.
State rank #32 of 99 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Iredell County FAQ
Is Iredell County a good place to live?
Iredell County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median household income, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 34.1% and life expectancy is 76.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Iredell County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $321,400 median home value and $1,252/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $81,419, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Iredell County?
Iredell County has 196,544 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Iredell County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 37097; the parent state FIPS is 37.
What is the median household income in Iredell County?
The ACS median household income is $81,419.
How much does housing cost in Iredell County?
Housing benchmarks are $321,400 median home value and $1,252/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $81,419, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Iredell County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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