Edgecombe County

NC · Pop. 126,879 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Edgecombe County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 126,879.

$/Acre: $9,238

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 186.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax5.67%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$86,293

Poverty Rate18%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,238

Median Home Price$501K

Acres for Sale2824

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,947 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)303 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K332

Property Crime /100K434

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital60 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak