The Town FilesHiddenite, North Carolina
Community in Alexander County · population 507 (2020 Census)
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 45.6
Hiddenite is a community of 507 people in Alexander County, North Carolina. It ranks better for families than 85% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 80% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 73% of North Carolina towns.
How Hiddenite ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
93.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hiddenite | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | — | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 93.8% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hiddenite
| People | Hiddenite | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 26.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.5% | 89.5% |
Weather in Hiddenite
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 52.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hiddenite since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 26, 2022 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 25, 2012.
Severe weather in Alexander County since 1996
Alexander County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Alexander County
Alexander County had 8,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,164 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Hiddenite itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Hiddenite
2 public schools with 911 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Alexander Middle | 6-8 | 549 | 15.3 |
| Hiddenite Elementary | PK-5 | 362 | 15.1 |
Towns near Hiddenite
- Stony Point, NC3.4 mi · 1,146 people · home $171,800
- Taylorsville, NC5.3 mi · 2,320 people · home $237,300
- Bethlehem, NC13.8 mi · 4,491 people · home $327,000
- Catawba, NC13.8 mi · 702 people · home $163,000
- Claremont, NC14.3 mi · 1,692 people · home $255,300
- Statesville, NC14.5 mi · 28,419 people · home $248,000
- St. Stephens, NC14.6 mi · 8,852 people · home $213,300
- Moravian Falls, NC15.1 mi · 1,712 people · home $218,800
Hiddenite questions
Is Hiddenite, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hiddenite scores better for retirees than 27% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 80%. 40.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
What is the weather like in Hiddenite?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Hiddenite get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hiddenite since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 26, 2022. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)