Results Are In For Iredell County’s Community Survey
Data confirms Board’s top priorities and will aide departments in future goal setting
To better understand resident perspectives on County services, quality of life and future priorities, Iredell County has conducted its first comprehensive community survey.
Presented to the Board of Commissioners during the Tuesday, September 16 pre-agenda meeting, the survey was conducted by the ETC Institute between May and July 2025. With a goal of 600 respondents, the five-page survey was mailed to a random sample of 4,500 County residents with 630 households responding.
Key findings of the survey include:
Overall quality of life: 79% of residents rated Iredell County as an excellent or good place to live, and 70% rated it as an excellent place to raise children.
Top rated services: EMS (77%), 911 services (77%), Sheriff protection (76%), and library services (68%) received the highest satisfaction of listed County services.
Priorities for the future: Residents identified K-12 school facilities, public safety and healthcare access as top areas needing investment over the next two years.
Community concerns: While 15% of respondents believe quality of life is improving, 51% expressed concerns it is getting worse, highlighting the need for ongoing engagement and proactive planning.
Communication: Respondents emphasized a desire for greater public involvement in decision-making and more transparency from County government.
“This survey is a critical tool for us,” said Iredell County Manager Beth Milton. “It gives us direct insight into what our residents value most, where we’re doing well, and where we must improve. These results will guide our planning and help ensure we are responsive to the needs of our growing community.”
Survey comparisons show Iredell County scored higher than national and regional averages in several key areas including safety, EMS and quality of life, while highlighting opportunities for improvement in public transit and communication with residents.
Read the full report.
2025 Iredell County Community Survey Findings Report
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