Iredell County maintains Tier Three status, indicating economic stability

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Iredell County has been ranked a Tier Three county by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, which is the least economically distressed tier.

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The county has been ranked Tier Three for at least 15 years, and the designations play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.

There are 40 Tier One counties, 40 Tier Two counties, and 20 Tier Three counties in the state.

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