Rutherford County, NC — 2026 YTD
Rutherford County, NC indexed 218 development projects YTD in 2026 (through 2026-08-30). Residential leads at 8% (17 projects). Rutherfordton is the most active city (143 projects), followed by Forest City (44).
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
YTD Projects
218
Cities in County
3
County activity by period
| Period | Projects |
|---|---|
| Year to date (Jan 1 – Aug 30, 2026) | 218 |
| This week (Aug 24 – Aug 30, 2026) | 0 |
Projects by Type (YTD)
| Type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Residential | 17 |
| Civic Actions | 9 |
Cities in Rutherford County
City-level counts for YTD 2026. Linked cities have enough distinct activity for a standalone page.
| City | YTD Projects | Top Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherfordton | 143 | Residential |
| Forest City | 44 | — |
| Lake Lure | 29 | Civic Actions |
Frequently asked questions
- How many development projects were indexed in Rutherford County, NC YTD 2026?
- 218 projects with indexed meeting dates year-to-date through 2026-08-30.
- Which cities in Rutherford County had the most development activity?
- Rutherfordton (143), Forest City (44), Lake Lure (29) lead the county by project count.