St. Stephens, North Carolina
St. Stephens is a community of 9,457 people in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Why visit St. Stephens
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 18 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lenoir–Rhyne University, Bolick Historic District and Dr. Glenn R. Frye House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in St. Stephens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About St. Stephens
St. Stephens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, St. Stephens had a population of 8,852. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area .
From the Wikipedia article St. Stephens, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Lenoir–Rhyne University
School · 3.7 mi
Private Lutheran university in North Carolina, USA
Museums and landmarks14
Bolick Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Dr. Glenn R. Frye House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
George Huffman Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Harris Arcade
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic building in North Carolina, US
Highland School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Catawba County, North Carolina
Hollar Hosiery Mills-Knit Sox Knitting Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic knitting mill located at Hickory, North Carolina, United Sates
Kenworth Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Lee & Helen George House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Hickory, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Catawba County
Ridgeview Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic former library located at Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Shuford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Whisnant Hosiery Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic industrial building in North Carolina, US
Lyerly Full Fashioned Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes18
Village Inn Pizza Parlor
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
2467 Springs Road Northeast, Hickory
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 mi
3232 Springs Road Northeast, Hickory
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.6 mi
2461 Springs Road Northeast, Hickory
Biscuitville
Fast food · American, Breakfast · 1.5 mi
2609 Springs Road Northeast, Hickory
Mo-Sa 05:00-14:00; Su 06:00-14:00
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 2.5 mi
1816 12th Avenue Northeast, Hickory
Mo-Tu 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-23:00; Su 06:30-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.3 mi
3204 Springs Road Northeast, Hickory
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
956 16th Street Northeast, Hickory
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
6 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship11
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.4 mi
750 21st Street Drive Southeast, Hickory
Saint Stephens Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.0 mi
2259 12th Avenue Northeast, Hickory
Vietnamese Baptist Church
Place of worship · 2.0 mi
2261 Highland Avenue Northeast, Hickory
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
School · 4.1 mi
409 8Th Avenue Ne, Hickory
Healthcare3
Walmart Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
2415 Springs Road Northeast, Hickory
Map of St. Stephens
89 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 40°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 48°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hickory Faa Ap 72301 (7 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
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Hickory 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Conover 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Newton 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Bethlehem 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Claremont 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Northlakes 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Long View 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Mountain View 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Hildebran 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Granite Falls 10 mi west, about 16 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
- Hollar Hosiery Mills, Nyttend, Public domain
- House in Kenworth Historic District Hickory North Carolina, Tylerg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harris Arcade, Hickory North Carolina, Tylerg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland School, Hickory North Carolina, Tyler Grove, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glenn Frye House Hickory North Carolina, Tylerg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shuford House Front, Hickory North Carolina, Tylerg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Hickory North Carolina, Tylerg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lee and Helen George House Hickory North Carolina, Tyler Grove, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whisnant Hosiery Mills, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lyerly Full Fashioned Mill Hickory North Carolina, Tylerg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance Steering wheel and pedals, Everestnc, CC BY 4.0
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