Part of the Catawba River chain of lakes, Lake Hickory was one of the first lakes developed for residential use, and offers a wide variety of parks, trails, marinas, and a overwater bridge for pedestrian use.
Part of the Catawba River Chain of Lakes, Lake Hickory covers nearly 4,223 acres with 105 miles of shore line. Completed in 1927 by Duke Energy for hydroelectric power generation, Lake Hickory is also a natural playground for a number of watersports from boating and jet skiing, to kayaking and fishing. Hickory's new Riverwalk trail system offers spectacular views of the lake from its elevated, overland trail and overwater bridge. The lake supports a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, as well as being a natural habitat for turtles and water fowl from cranes, ducks, geese, and more. The lake serves as the main water source for the region and also contributes to the scenic beauty and outdoor opportunities in the Catawba Valley area. Several beautiful communities exists along the shorelines of the lake in all price points for lake lovers to enjoy.
908 people live in Lake Hickory, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $39,351. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lake Hickory, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The GoodPizzas, Pelican's Snoballs, and The Coffee Nook.
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| Dining | 3.76 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.31 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.55 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.96 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.9 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.5 miles | 26 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.76 miles | 116 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.4 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.65 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.65 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.89 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.93 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.04 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.11 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.5 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Lake Hickory has 370 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Hickory do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 908 people call Lake Hickory home. The population density is 20,313.358 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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