Lake Norman NC. View From, 2007
Troutman’s story
70 years in pictures
Census counts: 71 in 1880, 3,698 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 4 maps from 1893 on.
- 1956Troutman is settled
Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Session House and Cemetery · Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
4,336
2025 Census estimate · +13.8% since 2020
Typical home
$397K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
2,298
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#119 of 286 in NC
Is Troutman a good place to live?
Troutman grades C+ overall, 119th of 286 graded towns in North Carolina, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $98K and natural-hazard risk is low. On the other side, it reports more crime per resident than 86% of U.S. towns, including 12 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. Troutman’s property crime rate is 31 per 1,000 residents, against 21.8 in North Carolina’s towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns. Troutman has 2 places on the National Register. The biggest park or preserve is Troutman ESC Park, at 29 acres.
What makes Troutman stand out
Where Troutman beats most towns.
A growing town
Troutman has grown 77% since 2010
2,383 counted in 2010 and 3,698 in 2020; an estimated 4,336 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 13.8% since 2020, after 55.2% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Troutman grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within North Carolina), ordered by how far Troutman is from typical.
SafetyDOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthIredell Memorial Hospital 7.8 miles awayB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 0.7% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SchoolsBOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 0% conserved landC−Open →History3 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Troutman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Troutman, and how to reach them.
PowerEnergyUnited Elec Member11.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Troutman water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpWaste ProTrash haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereIredell County Board of ElectionsIredell County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP codes28166, 2867728166 89% · 28677 11%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Troutman.
Troutman carries less natural-hazard risk than nearly all of North Carolina (mostly inland flooding), trades workers with Statesville and other neighbors and has hotter summers than most of the country, though not than most of North Carolina.
SafetyD
For safety, Troutman earns a D
Troutman reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 86% report less. Within North Carolina, it does better than 41% of towns.
14%of U.S. towns report more crimeDSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Troutman2.8
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Troutman31
North Carolina18.2
U.S.15.5
14th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
41st
percentile among NC towns
12
violent crimes reported in 2025
135
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB
On state tests, Troutman’s schools beat 63% of North Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by the Iredell-Statesville Schools. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is South Iredell High, with 1,768 students.
63%of NC districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troutman ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 902 | B+ |
| South Iredell HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,768 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Troutman faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 96% of North Carolina towns; that rating is what its A− for hazard risk is built on.
The FEMA risk score in Troutman is 15 of 100.
15risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB+
Residents of Troutman are healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Troutman beats the North Carolina average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 31% of Troutman adults sleep under 7 hours.
75%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Troutman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 24% | 25% |
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
68th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Troutman, expect mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons average 88°: hotter than most of the country, but cooler than 79% of North Carolina places with climate records; January nights average 29°.
Troutman has mild winters and warm summers. About 5 inches of snow falls in a winter. Troutman’s January low is 29°F.
5″snow a winter
| Troutman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 29°F | 31°F | 22°F |
| July high | 88°F | 89°F | 85°F |
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, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C+
Troutman’s typical home value is about $397K
The typical Troutman home is worth about $397,000, about the same as a year ago, 20% above the North Carolina typical home. 81% of households own their home in Troutman.
$397KZillow home value
Typical home value
Troutman$397K
North Carolina$332K
Market temperature
34
days on market
97.5%
sale-to-list price
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
18
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Younger than North Carolina overall
People 65 and older are 10% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 29% of residents (22% statewide). Troutman has grown 14% since 2020, to 4,336 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 41% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across North Carolina.
35.8median age · NC 39.1
| Troutman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 10% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | 40.1 years | 40.5 years |
TroutmanNorth CarolinaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school26%
Some college18%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s30%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.5 points. Across North Carolina, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Troutman | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.2% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.5% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.1% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.6% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.6% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.4% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.4% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.9% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.4% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.9% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.8% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,300, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most working residents commute out of Troutman
Troutman has about as many jobs (2,298) as working residents, but only 82 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Troutman for work: only 4% work in town. Since 2013, Troutman has added 198 jobs, to 2,298 in 2023. The top destinations are Statesville (15%), Mooresville (15%) and Charlotte (15%).
4%work in town
| Troutman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 6.8% | 8% |
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
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 28% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
#160for trails in NC
| Troutman | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
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-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Troutman
20pages on Troutman
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 63% of NC districts · 5 schoolsSafetyD2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than NC on 6 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$397K typical home · down 0.1% in a yearWork & commuteA−$98K median household income · 2,298 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 15% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Troutman
Mitchell Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Statesville6.9 mi$2,641 in-state tuitionDavidson CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Davidson12.9 mi$64,410 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Troutman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
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)
- Area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- ZIP code
- 28166
- Area code
- 704
Troutman’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Troutman.
StatesvilleTroutman
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NC rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troutman | #119 | C+ | C+ | D | B | B+ |
| Statesville | #189 | C− | B | D | B | C+ |
Questions about Troutman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Troutman, NC a good place to live?
Troutman grades C+ overall, better than 44% of U.S. towns and #119 of 286 in North Carolina. It grades B+ for health, D for safety and B for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Troutman, NC safe?
Within North Carolina, it does better than 41% of towns.
Is Troutman, NC expensive?
That is 4.8 years of the area's median household income ($83,304 across the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Troutman, NC known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Jim Lauderdale and Josh Richeson.