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Town of Harmony, North Carolina - Public Records Data

Status: Incorporated Town (since 1927) County: Iredell County State: North Carolina Coordinates: 35°57′33″N 80°46′25″W Elevation: 968 ft (295 m) Harmony is an incorporated town in Iredell County, North Carolina. The town was officially incorporated in 1927. As a small incorporated town, Harmony residents are primarily served by Iredell County government for most services. Bert Connolly - Chairman Melissa Neader - Vic…

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Status: Incorporated Town (since 1927)

County: Iredell County

State: North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°57′33″N 80°46′25″W

Elevation: 968 ft (295 m)

Government & Administration

Town Status

Harmony is an incorporated town in Iredell County, North Carolina. The town was officially incorporated in 1927.

County Government (Iredell County)

As a small incorporated town, Harmony residents are primarily served by Iredell County government for most services.

#### Board of Commissioners

Bert Connolly - Chairman
Melissa Neader - Vice-Chairman
Brad J. Stroud, Sr. - Commissioner
Gene Houpe - Commissioner
Scottie Brown - Commissioner

#### Meeting Schedule

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Pre-Agenda Session: 4:00 PM
Regular Session: 6:00 PM
Location: Commissioners Meeting Room, 200 S Center St, Statesville, NC 28677

#### Contact Information

Clerk to the Board:

John Bess

Email: john.bess@iredellcountync.gov

Phone: 704-878-3058

Finance Department:

Caroline Taylor - Finance Director (caroline.taylor@iredellcountync.gov)

Daisy Lopez - Budget Analyst (daisy.lopez@iredellcountync.gov)

Phone: 704-878-3040

Budget & Financial Data (Iredell County FY 2025-2026)

Harmony residents are served by Iredell County government. The following budget data represents county-wide revenues and expenditures that affect Harmony taxpayers.

Total Budget: $343,847,360

Revenues by Source

Revenue Source	Amount	Percentage
Property Taxes (Current)	$222,274,580	64.6%
Sales Taxes	$59,882,100	17.4%
Restricted State & Federal Funds	$18,482,215	5.4%
Sales and Services	$17,339,445	5.0%
Investment Income	$8,483,500	2.5%
Permits and Fees	$6,558,915	1.9%
Other Revenues	$8,994,385	2.6%
Property Taxes (Past-Due)	$1,320,000	0.4%
Fund Balance	$512,220	0.1%
Total Revenues	$343,847,360	100%

Expenditures by Category

Expenditure Category	Amount	Percentage	Per Capita*
Schools (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	$127,282,800	37.0%	~$735
Public Safety (Sheriff, EMS, Fire)	$81,607,500	23.7%	~$471
Human Services (DSS, Health Dept)	$47,008,100	13.7%	~$271
General Governmental	$36,032,105	10.5%	~$208
Capital Improvements	$23,824,190	6.9%	~$138
Capital Reserve	$12,513,335	3.6%	~$72
Cultural and Recreational	$7,661,605	2.2%	~$44
Economic Development	$6,356,850	1.8%	~$37
Debt Service (non-school)	$1,156,375	0.3%	~$7
Transfer to Other Funds	$404,500	0.1%	~$2
Total Expenditures	$343,847,360	100%	~$1,985

*Per capita estimates based on Iredell County population (~173,000)

Key Budget Highlights for Harmony Residents

Property Tax Rate: (contact Iredell County Tax Department for current rate)

Primary Revenue Source: Property taxes fund nearly 65% of county operations

Largest Expenditure: Education (37%) - Iredell-Statesville School District

Public Safety Investment: $81.6M (23.7%) includes Sheriff's Office, EMS, fire protection

Geography & Land Area

Measurement	Value
Total Area	1.36 sq mi (3.53 km²)
Land Area	1.36 sq mi (3.51 km²)
Water Area	0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km²) - 0.3%

Demographics

Population (2020 Census)

Metric	Value
Total Population	543 residents
Population Density	400.3/sq mi (154.56/km²)
Change from 2010	[Need historical data]

Historical Population Trends

Census Year	Population	Change	% Change
2020	543	-	-
2010	[data needed]	-	-
2000	[data needed]	-	-
1990	[data needed]	-	-

*Note: Detailed demographic breakdowns (age, race, income) available from US Census Bureau data.census.gov*

History

Incorporation & Early Years

Incorporated: 1927

Harmony was officially incorporated as a town in 1927. The community developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an agricultural trading center in southern Iredell County.

Historical Context

Late 1800s: Area settled primarily by farmers; agriculture-based economy
Early 1900s: Community growth around local churches and schools
1927: Official town incorporation
Mid-1900s: Continued agricultural focus with some light commercial development along NC Highway 150
Late 1900s-Present: Transition to residential community while maintaining rural character; proximity to Mooresville and Statesville makes it attractive for commuters

Historical Landmarks & Sites

*Research needed:*

Historic churches in Harmony area
Original town buildings from incorporation era
Historic cemeteries
Agricultural heritage sites

Economy & Employment

Major Employers (Iredell County)

Harmony residents work primarily in:

Manufacturing - Iredell County has strong manufacturing base
Healthcare - Iredell Memorial Hospital (Statesville), Novant Health (Mooresville)
Retail & Services - Mooresville and Statesville retail corridors
Education - Iredell-Statesville Schools system
Professional Services - Charlotte metro area commuters

Local Businesses in Harmony

*See: town-of-harmony/event-vendors/redsuit-minigolf for local event services*

Business Categories to Document:

Restaurants and food service
Retail establishments
Professional services (law, accounting, real estate)
Trades and contractors
Agricultural operations
Home-based businesses

Infrastructure & Utilities

Transportation

Major Roads:

NC Highway 150 - Primary east-west route through Harmony
US Highway 21 - North-south corridor (Statesville to Mooresville)
I-77 Access - Exit 36 (Mooresville, ~10 miles) or Exit 42 (Statesville, ~12 miles)

Commute Times:

Statesville: ~15 minutes (12 miles)
Mooresville: ~12 minutes (10 miles)
Charlotte: ~50 minutes (45 miles)
Hickory: ~40 minutes (35 miles)

Utilities Serving Harmony

Utility	Provider	Contact
Electric	Duke Energy	1-800-777-9898
Water/Sewer	Town of Harmony / Iredell County	[Contact needed]
Natural Gas	Piedmont Natural Gas	1-800-424-9256
Internet/Cable	Spectrum, AT&T (varies by location)	-
Trash/Recycling	Town of Harmony / Iredell County Solid Waste	[Contact needed]

Telecommunications

Broadband Availability: Spectrum cable, AT&T DSL/fiber (location-dependent)
Cell Coverage: Major carriers serve area (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile)
5G Availability: Check with providers for specific coverage maps

Education

School District: Iredell-Statesville Schools (ISS)

District Website: https://www.isschools.org/

Superintendent: [Current superintendent name]

Schools Serving Harmony:

*(Specific school assignments vary by address; verify with district)*

Level	School Name	Address	Grades

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