2016 Charlotte CommunityProfiles Map 120816

Metro Charlotte
A city’s health care landscape is reflective not only of its growth
and economic prosperity, but also the metro area’s dedication
to its residents and their needs, no matter what they may be.
With Charlotte’s metro area stretching into South Carolina, each
community seems to have its own medical facilities, so quality care
is never a far drive.
Medical professionals in the region have realized the business
necessity of accessible specialists, allowing residents access to
virtually any treatment they could need. Whether it be something
Health Care
as routine as an appendectomy or an annual physical or something
more specialized, the area’s hospitals are well equipped with the latest
technology in their arsenal. In addition to focusing on quality care,
the area’s hospitals have been nationally recognized on numerous, coveted lists, from Modern Healthcare’s 2013 list of Best Places to Work in
Healthcare to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
Health care is strong on Charlotte’s education front, opening the door for local students to go from getting a quality education in health
care at an area school to working for some of the region’s best hospitals. The Charlotte metropolitan area has many health care management
degree and certificate programs available for students to participate in, some of the best at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC),
Winston-Salem State University and Gardner-Webb University.
Each December, the village lines its main streets with thousands of
Cabarrus County
colored lights. Visitors come from throughout the region to enjoy the
cabarruscounty.us (704) 920-3200 extravaganza.
County Population: 184,498
County Seat: Concord
Median Home Price: $198,000 Square Miles: 365
Millage Rate: (uninc.) 0.7
Municipalities: Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Locust, Midland,
Mount Pleasant
Cabarrus, which is just 20 miles northeast of uptown Charlotte,
is easily accessible by I-85. Concord, the county seat, is one of the
state’s fastest-growing cities, with a population of 79,000. Concord is
a major tourist destination with Concord Mills and Charlotte Motor
Speedway located just a few miles apart off I-85 at exit 49. Kannapolis,
with a population of more than 42,600, was built by Charles Cannon
in 1887. Once home to the historic Cannon Mills, it is now a center
of biotech research and development as home to the North Carolina
Research Campus. Cabarrus offers plenty for residents and visitors to
enjoy. Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site in Stanfield commemorates
the first gold discovery in North Carolina in 1799. Other attractions
include Cannon Village, the Bost Grist Mill, Historic Downtown
Concord’s Shopping District and Memorial Gardens.
Gaston County
gastongov.com (704) 866-3101
County Population: 208,049
County Seat: Gastonia
Median Home Price: $120,000 Square Miles: 364
Millage Rate: (uninc.) 0.7
Municipalities: Belmont, Bessemer, Cherryville, Cramerton, Dallas, Gastonia,
High Shoals, Kings Mountain, Lowell, McAdenville, Holly, Ranlo, Stanley
Citygoers and nature lovers alike will find the perfect combination
in Gaston County, where multiple lakes, reservoirs, rivers and parks
abound. Just west of Mecklenburg County, Gaston is known for its
history in the textile production and trucking industries. More than
206,000 people live in Gaston County, the majority (69,000) in its
largest city, Gastonia. The county’s public school system is the seventh
largest in North Carolina. The county celebrates its heritage through
a variety of museums, including the Gaston County Museum of Art
and History in the original county seat of Dallas, the Schiele Museum
of Natural History in Gastonia and the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum
in Cherryville. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont
has become one of the county’s major tourist attractions in recent
years. Gaston County is also home to Belmont Abbey College and
the popular holiday tradition of the McAdenville Christmas lights.
Iredell County
co.iredell.nc.us (704) 878-3000
County Population: 162,708
County Seat: Statesville
Median Home Price: $162,200 Square Miles: 597
Millage Rate: (uninc.) 0.48
Municipalities: Davidson, Harmony, Love Valley, Mooresville, Statesville,
Troutman
Farming is a major source of income for many families in Iredell
County. Rapid growth has boosted the county’s population to
more than 162,700 and a growing number of shopping centers,
housing developments and large corporate office parks offer an
entirely new layout to residents. Many of Iredell’s residents live in
Statesville, the county seat and largest town. The greater Statesville
area, at the intersection of I-40 and I-77, is home to a diverse
range of industries, including plastics, transportation equipment,
metalworking and distribution. Mooresville, 30 minutes north of
Charlotte, is conveniently near Lake Norman on I-77. Mooresville
is home to several NASCAR race teams and related companies and
calls itself “Race City, U.S.A.” Although northern Iredell County has
retained much of its rural character, the southern half of the county
is experiencing rapid suburbanization and population growth, largely
due to the immense popularity of the Lake Norman area for residents
of nearby Charlotte.
Lancaster County, SC
mylancastersc.org (803) 285-1565
County Population: 79,089
County Seat: Lancaster
Median Home Price: $123,800 Square Miles: 555
Millage Rate: (uninc.) 0.085
Municipalities: Heath Springs, Kershaw, Lancaster
Covering 555 square miles, Lancaster County is 35 miles south of
Charlotte. The county includes Lancaster, Kershaw, Heath Springs
and eight townships. The fastest-growing area is Indian Land, which
is becoming a Charlotte bedroom community. Andrew Jackson State
Park, nine miles north of Lancaster, offers 360 acres of camping,
boating, fishing and hiking.