Burke County

NC · Pop. 20,892 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Burke County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 20,892.

$/Acre: $1,155
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 181 days
Broadband: 74%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 26.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax0.11%
Combined Sales Tax4.86%
Cost of Living Index98.6
Median Household Income$59,759
Poverty Rate8.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,155
Median Home Price$190K
Acres for Sale2246
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season181 days
Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low32°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,576 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)275 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K362
Property Crime /100K400
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City37 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%
Ag EconomyModerate