Cornelius, NC
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 18,013 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Cornelius is on Lake Norman, the largest manmade lake in the Carolinas.
Cultural Attractions
The Loch Norman Highland Games are held each year to celebrate the Scottish heritage of Mecklenburg County.
Recreation
Lake Norman offers boating and fishing.
Historical
This town was formed when two cotton farmers in nearby Davidson disagreed over whether an official cotton weigher should be hired by the town. The cotton farmer who lost the debate relocated his operation south of Davidson upon the hiring of the weigher, thus attracting others to the newly-founded Cornelius.
Economy
The largest employer in the area is Ingersoll-Rand, in nearby Davidson.
| Population [details] | 18,013 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 69.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 421.37 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 49.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 48.4 °F/25.98 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 87.37 °F/64.44 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 53.03 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 86 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.4 |
| State sales tax | 4.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Charlotte (16.57 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL (19.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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