Columbus County

NC · Pop. 67,127 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Columbus County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 67,127.

$/Acre: $2,945

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax5.66%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$73,017

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,945

Median Home Price$351K

Acres for Sale651

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,898 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K476

Property Crime /100K646

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate