Lenoir

Caldwell County, North Carolina

Population 81K |Median income $56,425 |1 hospital

Population

80,536

Caldwell County

Median Income

$56,425

-17% vs avg

Median Home Value

$192,200

-16% vs avg

Median Age

45.4

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

81K-2%

Median Income

$56,425+64%

Median Home Value

$192,200+82%

Poverty Rate

13.4%-31%

Unemployment

5%-65%

Economics

Median Rent

$744/mo

Poverty Rate

13.4% -6% vs avg

Unemployment 5%

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.8%

Work From Home 7.1%

Public Transit 0%

Population

White 86.1%

African American 4.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

39.8%

Obesity

33.4%

Short Sleep Duration

31.9%

Physical Inactivity

27.3%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

Current Smoking

17%

Frequent Physical Distress

15.2%

Binge Drinking

14.7%

Diabetes

13.2%

Lack of Health Insurance

11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61%

Annual Checkup 80%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

11%

Coronary Heart Disease

8.4%

Stroke

4.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

1/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

LENOIR · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Lenoir Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Alexander, Catawba, Davie, Iredell, and Rowan Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Charlotte Metro and Surrounding North Carolina Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Rutherford, Polk, and Cleveland Counties in North Carolina

NOAA · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lenoir, NC? ▼

Lenoir, NC has a population of 80,536 people, located in Caldwell County, North Carolina.

What is the median household income in Lenoir? ▼

The median household income in Lenoir, NC is $56,425 per year. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

What is the median home value in Lenoir? ▼

The median home value in Lenoir, NC is $192,200. Median rent is $744/month.

What are the top health concerns in Lenoir? ▼

The top health indicators in Lenoir include High Blood Pressure (39.8%), Obesity (33.4%), Short Sleep Duration (31.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Lenoir? ▼

Lenoir has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Lenoir? ▼

The median age in Lenoir, NC is 45.4 years. 18.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lenoir, NC is located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. With a population of 81K and a median household income of $56,425, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lenoir area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

How Product Recalls Work

CPSC, FDA & NHTSA recall process explained

Understanding Weather Alerts

Watch vs warning vs advisory explained

Earthquake Magnitude Explained

What the numbers mean & when to act

All safety guides →

Explore More Data

Schools in North Carolina

School ratings, test scores & enrollment → PlainSchools

Crime Rates in North Carolina

FBI UCR crime statistics by city → PlainCrime

Rental Data in North Carolina

HUD fair market rents & vacancy rates → PlainRent

Cost of Living in North Carolina

BEA price parities & Census economics → PlainCost

ZIP Code Data in North Carolina

Demographics & economics by ZIP code → PlainZIP

Nearby Cities 8

Morganton, NC 17K Hickory, NC 40K Boone, NC 18K Newton, NC 13K Lincolnton, NC 11K Statesville, NC 26K Shelby, NC 20K Mooresville, NC 36K

All cities in North Carolina → Browse all cities

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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Caldwell County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.