Chowan County

NC · Pop. 55,364 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Chowan County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 55,364.

$/Acre: $3,695

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 92.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax6.05%

Cost of Living Index102.3

Median Household Income$83,032

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,695

Median Home Price$413K

Acres for Sale4420

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall54.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,594 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K519

Property Crime /100K643

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate