Gates County

NC · Pop. 19,590 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Gates County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 19,590.

$/Acre: $1,314
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 196 days
Broadband: 43%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 14.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax0.88%
Combined Sales Tax5.63%
Cost of Living Index94.2
Median Household Income$67,040
Poverty Rate21.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,314
Median Home Price$318K
Acres for Sale375
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season196 days
Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation1,933 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado3/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)105 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K647
Property Crime /100K797
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town27 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%
Ag EconomyStrong