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