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Cedar Rock, NC
Village in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Population
306
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
268
ZIP codes
0
Cedar Rock and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Cedar Rock.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,038
25,294 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,611
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$562M
FY 2026, $6,971 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cedar Rock, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cedar Rock, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Cedar Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LenoirCity | 4.5 mi | 20.8 |
| HudsonTown | 6.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Cajah's MountainTown | 7.8 mi | 3.4 |
| SawmillsTown | 9 mi | 6.6 |
| GamewellTown | 9.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Granite FallsTown | 9.9 mi | 4.9 |
| RhodhissTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| Connelly SpringsTown | 13 mi | 5 |
| Rutherford CollegeTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| IcardCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| DrexelTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| HildebranTown | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Long ViewTown | 16 mi | 4 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cedar Rock, NC in?
- Cedar Rock is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Cedar Rock, NC?
- About 306 people live in Cedar Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cedar Rock?
- Nearby places include Lenoir (4.5 mi), Hudson (6.6 mi), Cajah's Mountain (7.8 mi), Sawmills (9 mi), Gamewell (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023