Buncombe County

NC · Pop. 5,160 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Buncombe County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 5,160.

$/Acre: $1,449

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 217 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 5.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.83%

Combined Sales Tax5.58%

Cost of Living Index96.1

Median Household Income$85,500

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,449

Median Home Price$254K

Acres for Sale1098

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season217 days

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,597 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)363 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K702

Property Crime /100K523

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyStrong