Alexander County

NC · Pop. 104,473 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Alexander County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 104,473.

$/Acre: $4,330

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 81.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax5.94%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$38,534

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,330

Median Home Price$326K

Acres for Sale196

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,851 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)136 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K453

Property Crime /100K570

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate