Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina
Lake Norman of Catawba is a community of 9,906 people in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Why visit Lake Norman of Catawba
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Falls-Hobbs House, Johnson-Neel House, Mountain Creek Park and Lake Norman Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Lake Norman of Catawba
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Norman of Catawba
Lake Norman of Catawba is a census-designated place (CDP) in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,658 at the 2020 census up from 7,411 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Falls-Hobbs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Statesville, North Carolina, NRHP-listed in Iredell County
Johnson-Neel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Miles Alexander Sherrill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Neill–Turner–Lester House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Powell–Trollinger Lime Kilns
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Group of lime Kiln in Catawba County, North Carolina
Queens Landing
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
1459 River Highway, Mooresville
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes8
The Blue Parrot Grill
Restaurant · Burger · 2.9 mi
169 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
7936 Bradley Long Drive, Sherrills Ford
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-19:00
Where to stay5
Wildlife Woods Campground
Campground · 3.2 mi
4582 Beaver Boulevard, Sherrills Ford
Churches and places of worship11
Terrell Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
4146 Slanting Bridge Road, Sherrills Ford
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Woodland Heights Elementary
School · 4.1 mi
288 Forest Lake Boulevard, Mooresville
Sherrills Ford Elementary
School · 1.6 mi
8103 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford
Map of Lake Norman of Catawba
58 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 (9 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
Statesville Regional Airport (SVH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Lake Norman of Iredell 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Denver 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Mooresville 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Cornelius 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Davidson 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Claremont 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Statesville 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Newton 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Huntersville 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Conover 15 mi northwest, about 24 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
- Johnson-Neel House, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS018-E-28949 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-27218 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-22023 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Pseudacris feriarum 255666048, snail_hiker, CC BY 4.0
- Bathroom remodeling Winston Salem NC - panoramio, Emerald Pearl Kitche…, CC BY 3.0
- East View ca. 1980, Neelyro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South view ca. 1980, Neelyro, CC BY-SA 4.0
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