Cabarrus County

Cabarrus County's brand, America Thrives Here, is made possible because of the hard work and excellent service provided by our employees. In a recent survey, we found that our residents agree. The 10... areas in which the County outperformed the national average most are: How quickly County staff responded to residents How well your issue was handled by County employees Accuracy of information and assistance given by County employee The way you were treated by County employees Overall quality of County services Value received for tax dollars/fees How easy the County was to contact Feeling of safety in neighborhoods at night Feeling of safety in County parks Pace of growth Structure: Cabarrus County is organized by the County Manager form of government and is governed by a five–member Board of Commissioners. We have more than 1,000 full-time employees across 20 different departments and a wide-range of professions. Quality of life: Cabarrus County is located along I-85, just a few minutes north of Charlotte. It is home to more than 200,000 residents and is one of the fastest-growing areas in North Carolina. Our residents are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with Cabarrus County as a place to raise children (88%); as a place to live (87%); as and as a place to work (75%); and a place to retire (70%). In each of these categories, Cabarrus residents ranked the County above the U.S. average. Cabarrus County respects tradition while focusing on progress. We enjoy strong collaboration among businesses. We are united by our shared values of family, faith, collaboration and tradition. These instill our exceptional work ethic and great sense of community. We embrace freedom and opportunity, which leads to our diverse talents and mindsets. By recognizing our talents, which are driven by our values, and working together for our future, this is the place where American thrives.