Hertford County

NC · Pop. 140,714 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hertford County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 140,714.

$/Acre: $5,370

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 121.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax5.66%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$52,992

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,370

Median Home Price$446K

Acres for Sale2877

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall53 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,085 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)354 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K497

Property Crime /100K401

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak