Haywood County

NC · Pop. 86,340 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Haywood County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 86,340.

$/Acre: $3,598

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 93.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax5.84%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$76,664

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,598

Median Home Price$358K

Acres for Sale2759

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,376 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)156 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K502

Property Crime /100K314

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate