About the Area
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Catawba County offers residents and visitors an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities, as well as unique shopping options. Charming specialty shops abound throughout the quaint downtown areas of our region. And just a short drive away, other nationally known stores are conveniently located to complete your shopping experience.

Speaking of shopping, the Hickory Metro is known all over the world for its furniture shopping. Indeed, some 50 percent of the nation’s furniture is produced within a 200-mile radius of Hickory. Beyond shopping, Catawba County is home to endless diversions. From abundant recreational activities to a thriving arts culture, Catawba County offers plenty of fun and entertaining attractions. Hiking, fishing, swimming and boating are all popular and accessible activities for its residents and visitors alike. The Hickory metro’s temperate climate also offers golfers year-round opportunities to improve their game. These are just a few of the activities Catawba County has to offer. With such a wide variety of options, residents will find there is something fun and exciting for every member of the family.

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Catawba County General Information

  • Largest City: Hickory
  • Average annual rainfall: 49 inches
  • Average annual snowfall: 9.6 inches
  • Average relative humidity: 74%
  • Average January high temperature: 48 degrees
  • Average July high temperature: 87 degrees
  • Sunshine an average of 300 days a year
  • County Seat: Newton

Contact Us

Phone Number:

(828) 325-0975


Local Address:

426 2nd Ave. SE

Suite 1

Hickory, NC 28602


Corporate office:

733 Third Avenue, 16th floor 
New York, NY 10017 

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