Hickory: Community & Culture
Within Hickory you'll find 5 libraries, 62 congregations, and 12 cultural organizations.
- 1.4 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs North Carolina 1.1/1K).
- 2.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs North Carolina 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 375 3Rd St Ne |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (828) 304-0500 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 28601 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3120 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 5 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (17)
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEGION
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF THE ELKS OF USA
AMERICAN LEGION
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF NC
HICKORY AMERICAN LEGION FAIRGROUND INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC HICKORY
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SANDY RIDGE UNIT 544
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
| Churches · Total count | 62 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Claremont High School Historic District
Claremont High School Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Elliott-Carnegie Library
First Presbyterian Church
Frye, Dr. Glenn R., House
Geitner, Clement, House
George, Lee & Helen, House
Harris Arcade
Hickory Municipal Building
Hickory Southwest Downtown Historic District
Highland School
Hollar Hosiery Mills-Knit Sox Knitting Mills
Houck's Chapel
Kenworth Historic District
Kenworth Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Lentz, John A., House
Lyerly Full Fashioned Mill
Moretz, John Alfred, House
Oakwood Historic District
Oakwood Historic District (Boundary Increase)
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 12 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (5)
GIRL SCOUTS CAROLINAS PEAKS TO PIEDMONT INC
CATAWBA COUNTY UNITED WAY INC
YMCA OF CATAWBA VALLEY
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CATAWBA COUNTY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CATAWBA VALLEY INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CATAWBA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 424 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Hickory+NC |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=28601 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=28601 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=28601 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=28601 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 48 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 67 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 12 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Catawba Science Center
Catawba Science Center
Arts & Science Center
Harper House/Hickory History Center
Hickory Aviation Museum
Catawba County Firefighter’s Museum
Granite Falls History
Splash Pad
Historic Newton Depot
Newton Depot Equipment Pavilion
Newton Depot Model Railroad Center
Catawba County Historical Museum
Hudson Depot Museum
Waldensian Heritage Museum
Caldwell Historical Museum
Attractions (4)
Catawba Science Center
Catawba Science Center
Arts & Science Center
Harper House/Hickory History Center
Other
Organizations (2)
HICKORY DOWNTOWN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
ANDREAS KILLIAN DESCENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA
Clubs (3)
THUNDER MASTERS WATER POLO CLUB
LAKE HICKORY COUNTRY CLUB INC
HICKORY POLICE ATHLETIC CLUB INC
Stations (4)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.40 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 424 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.18 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 49 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 14 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 12 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 35 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Hickory