Camden County

NC · Pop. 56,613 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Camden County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 56,613.

$/Acre: $3,367
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 208 days
Broadband: 62%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 67.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax1.57%
Combined Sales Tax6.32%
Cost of Living Index89.6
Median Household Income$55,123
Poverty Rate14.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,367
Median Home Price$260K
Acres for Sale837
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season208 days
Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,989 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)365 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K414
Property Crime /100K377
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City24 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyModerate