Hyde County

NC · Pop. 119,991 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hyde County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 119,991.

$/Acre: $5,474

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 145.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax6.6%

Cost of Living Index95

Median Household Income$47,994

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,474

Median Home Price$418K

Acres for Sale3507

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,357 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)360 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K429

Property Crime /100K573

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak