If you're thinking about moving
a family or business, Catawba
County has it all – beautiful
climate with four seasons that
are as distinct as they are
mild, challenging places to
work, low cost of living,
diverse cultures, vast array of
recreational opportunities, arts
and culture and an unparalleled
lifestyle. It is an ideal place
to live, work, play, raise a
family and retire. We are
located in Western part of North
Carolina situated in the
foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Official elevation of
the county is 1140 feet. We are
one hour east of the Mountains
and 4 ˝ hours west of the
Atlantic Ocean.
Click
here for a list of major
employers in Catawba County.
Education
Catawba County and the Greater
Hickory Metro boast a long list
of educational resources:
pre-schools; primary and
secondary schools; and centers
of higher learning. The
commitment to life-long learning
is one of the cornerstones of
our region’s growth. Futures
For Kids, an interactive
web portal supported by local
businesses, provides high school
students in all eight high
schools for all three public
school systems in Catawba County
with career guidance and
assistance.
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Futures For Kids is
designed to help students,
parents, educators and employers
with the task of connecting the
dots from "what I like to do",
"what I am good at doing", "what
people get paid to do" and "what
do I need to get there". Coupled
with specialized teen-leadership
training provided by Futures For
Kids and its business sponsors,
many more of our local high
school students will receive
effective and meaningful career
development help.
Real Estate
Whether you are seeking
simplicity or grandeur, you will
find a neighborhood in Catawba
County to satisfy your taste and
price range. In addition to the
wide choice of beautiful homes
for sale, Catawba County has a
strong condominium and townhouse
market. Apartments in the region
are comfortable and some of the
most affordable in the state.
Active seniors also find quality
housing, from independent or
assisted living, continuing care
communities or long-term
providers, the county has a wide
range of excellent facilities.
Healthcare
Catawba County offers residents
quality healthcare close to
home. The area’s two outstanding
critical care hospitals –
Catawba Valley Medical Center
and Frye Regional Medical Center
– offer specialized medical care
and innovative clinical
services. The County’s
healthcare sector continues to
receive recognition for its
commitment to cutting-edge
technology and compassionate
care.
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