Cumberland County

NC · Pop. 105,479 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cumberland County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 105,479.

$/Acre: $5,884

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 113.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.84%

Combined Sales Tax5.59%

Cost of Living Index103.5

Median Household Income$83,473

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,884

Median Home Price$475K

Acres for Sale210

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,146 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)395 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K424

Property Crime /100K557

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak