Davie County

NC · Pop. 172,531 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Davie County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 172,531.

$/Acre: $4,228

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 104/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax5.47%

Cost of Living Index90.8

Median Household Income$61,249

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,228

Median Home Price$409K

Acres for Sale1005

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall54.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,418 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)111 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K336

Property Crime /100K309

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak