Halifax County

NC · Pop. 119,054 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Halifax County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 119,054.

$/Acre: $5,127

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 129.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.55%

Combined Sales Tax6.3%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$83,387

Poverty Rate12.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,127

Median Home Price$466K

Acres for Sale3969

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,148 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)303 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K344

Property Crime /100K251

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak