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