Clay County

NC · Pop. 88,145 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Clay County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 88,145.

$/Acre: $3,054

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 63.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax5.15%

Cost of Living Index92.6

Median Household Income$73,195

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,054

Median Home Price$366K

Acres for Sale1329

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,060 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)163 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K375

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate