Iredell County
Iredell County, North Carolina: solar permitting grade A (score 27/100, Low Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | A · Low Risk · Score 27/100 |
| Population | 185,848 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Improving (ordinance direction easing) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Iredell County is among the lower-risk jurisdictions in North Carolina for utility-scale solar development — ordinance conditions are favorable and permitting history is constructive.
Local intel
On file: energy-related meetings · named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Iredell County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Statesville city
- Davidson town
- Harmony town
- Love Valley town
- Mooresville town
- Troutman town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Alexander County · ≈19 miC43—
- Davie County · ≈20 miC44—
- Catawba County · ≈21 miC49—
- Rowan County · ≈23 miD63—
- Yadkin County · ≈27 miC49—
- Lincoln County · ≈30 miB36—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Iredell County ranks #1 of 100 ranked North Carolina counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in North Carolina: Tyrrell County (B · 30), Macon County (B · 31), Cherokee County (B · 31). See all North Carolina county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.