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