Claremont, North Carolina
Claremont is a city of 1,922 people in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Why visit Claremont
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bunker Hill Covered Bridge and Rock Barn Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Claremont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Claremont
Claremont is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Claremont had a population of 1,692. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Claremont, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Bunker Hill Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Museums and landmarks1
Rock Barn Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Boxcar Grille
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
3140 North Oxford Street, Claremont
Hannah's Bar-B-Q #2
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
2942 North Oxford Street, Claremont
History
Originally known as Charlotte Crossing, and later as Setzer Depot, Claremont began using its current name in 1892. The name is from Clare Sigmon, the daughter of an early settler. The city incorporated in 1893.
In 2023, network infrastructure provider CommScope, moved its company headquarters from nearby Hickory to Claremont. In 2025, CommScope would move its headquarters again, this time to Richardson, Texas.
The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge and Rock Barn Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Claremont, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Claremont Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
3054 North Oxford Street, Claremont
Churches and places of worship4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Claremont Branch Library and City Hall
Library · 0.7 mi
3288 East Main Street, Claremont
Healthcare1
Catawba Valley Urgent Care - Claremont
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
3114 West Main Street, Claremont
Map of Claremont
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Catawba 5 Sw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Catawba County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Alexander County Airport (NC59) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Newton 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Hickory 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Bethlehem 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Statesville 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Lake Norman of Iredell 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Lincolnton 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Mooresville 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Cornelius 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Lenoir 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Huntersville 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Claremont-Main-St-nc, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Bunker Hill Bridge NC, Jet Lowe, Public domain
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