Hickory, NC Rankings

Hickory, NC is a great place to live and work. It's located in Catawba County, North Carolina near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The city has been consistently ranked among the best places to live in North Carolina by various publications. In 2020, BestPlaces gave Hickory a spot on its list of the best places to live in North Carolina at number ten out of 30 cities across the state. That same year, BestPlaces ranked Hickory as number nine out of 100 for best places to live in North Carolina and 15th out of 289 cities for diversity across the nation. Overall, Hickory is an excellent place to call home due to its livability, diverse population, and overall quality of life.

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