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Troutman’s story
Troutman in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
TroutmanNC
A town of 3,995. Public schools that outperform most of North Carolina.
Population
3,995
+55.2% since 2010
Typical home
$396K
+0.1% in a year
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
2,298
Balanced
What makes Troutman stand out
The 3 things Troutman does most differently from other towns.
B+School Grade
Schools
#79 for schools in NC
of 252 towns
School Grade B+.
100 U.S. towns● Troutman
Health
Healthier than 74%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 6 measures, worse on 0.
100 U.S. towns● Troutman
Safety
Safer than 15%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Troutman has grown 55.2% since 2010
2,383 people in 2010; 3,995 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Troutman’s report card
Commute19 miHalf of commuters travel lessSchoolsB+Beats 65% of NC districtsHealthB+Healthier than 74% of U.S. townsSafetyC−Less crime than 15% of U.S. townsHazards15/100Very low risk of storm & flood damageClimate88°/29°Summer high · winter low · 5″ snowHousing$396K18% above the NC typical homeOutdoors1 miof trails · 0.5% conserved
Now in Troutman
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Troutman is #279 of 297 in NC for “Longest growing season”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Troutman’s Town Square.
TT Weaver · 1w · Town talk
Ordinary Days in Troutman
I was thinking about what a perfect ordinary day in Troutman might have looked like for those who grew up here, and I wondered if the fact that…
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Weather
Forecast →51°
Clear
H 78° · L 55°
Local news
All →- Man slit parents', brother's throats and burned house down, stole cash to pay extortionistWSYX · Sep 9
- Veteran pushes back after HOA asks him to take down U.S. Army flag outside his homeWSOC TV · Aug 24
- Outgrew the crib: DaBaby’s Lake Norman-area mansion hits the market for $6.9MCharlotte Observer · Aug 12
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Troutman. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Troutman
Most working residents leave Troutman for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Statesville (15%), Mooresville (15%) and Charlotte (15%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Troutman4%
Statesville15%
Mooresville15%
Charlotte15%
Huntersville3%
19 mi
median commute distance
2,298
jobs based in Troutman
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Troutman’s public schools outperform 65% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Troutman’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troutman Elementary | PK–5 | 902 | B+ |
| Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science | K–8 | 795 | B+ |
| Troutman Middle | 6–8 | 470 | C+ |
| South Iredell High | 9–12 | 1,768 | A− |
| Career Academy and Technical School | 6–12 | 103 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Health
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Troutman beats the North Carolina average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
6 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Troutman | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.4% | 15.2% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.5% | 6.6% |
Iredell Memorial Hospital
7.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
74th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 15% of U.S. towns
Troutman reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 85% report less. Within North Carolina, it does better than 38% of towns.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Troutman2.8
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Troutman31
North Carolina18.1
U.S.15.5
15th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
38th
percentile among NC towns
12
violent crimes reported in 2025
135
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
15risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Troutman has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 5 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–52°
Spring46–70°
Summer65–86°
Fall48–71°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Troutman home is worth about $396K
The typical Troutman home is worth about $396,000, about the same as a year ago, 18% above the North Carolina typical home.
$396KZillow home value
Typical home value
Troutman$396K
North Carolina$335K
Market temperature
34
days on market
97.5%
sale-to-list price
+0.1%
value change, 1 year
18
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0.5% of Troutman is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 31 of 5,652 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Troutman ESC Park | 0.2 mi | 29 |
| 2. Richardson Greenway | — | 5 |
| 3. Troutman Methodist playground park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Famous people from Troutman
3 notable people were born in Troutman.
About Troutman
Town in North Carolina, United States
Troutman is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. The town is located roughly 35 miles (56 km) north of Charlotte. As of the 2020 census the town's population was 3,698. Due to substantial residential growth in the area, as well as neighborhood annexation, the town is experiencing dramatic population growth. Approved residential developments, when completed, are forecast to increase town population to more than 11,000 residents.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,698
- Area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- ZIP code
- 28166
- Area code
- 704
Troutman’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Troutman.
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