Henderson County

NC · Pop. 48,258 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Henderson County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 48,258.

$/Acre: $3,404

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 206 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 76.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.12%

Combined Sales Tax5.87%

Cost of Living Index99.3

Median Household Income$81,295

Poverty Rate18.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,404

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale3173

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season206 days

Annual Rainfall53.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,653 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)130 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K305

Property Crime /100K226

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate