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