Hoke County

NC · Pop. 130,581 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hoke County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 130,581.

$/Acre: $3,267

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 206 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 73.6/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 Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax5.67%

Cost of Living Index99.8

Median Household Income$79,119

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,267

Median Home Price$307K

Acres for Sale4982

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season206 days

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,672 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)305 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K552

Property Crime /100K390

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate