Geographic Characteristics of Hickory, NC

Located in North Carolina's Piedmont Region, Hickory is 50 miles northwest of Charlotte and 80 miles east of Asheville. Hickory is the geographic and economic center of North Carolina's fourth largest metropolitan statistical area. The City spans approximately 28 square miles and resides in the prime crescent of the Interstate 40 system. Citizens enjoy the recreational advantages of a setting that allows easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coastal areas of North and South Carolina.