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