Bertie County

NC · Pop. 136,614 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bertie County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 136,614.

$/Acre: $5,281

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 110/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax6.17%

Cost of Living Index102.4

Median Household Income$81,132

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,281

Median Home Price$473K

Acres for Sale3959

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall53.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,479 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K467

Property Crime /100K503

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak