Jackson County

NC · Pop. 21,674 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Jackson County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 21,674.

$/Acre: $1,496

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 219 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 15.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.79%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$91,214

Poverty Rate16.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,496

Median Home Price$183K

Acres for Sale1468

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season219 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,871 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)373 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K731

Property Crime /100K500

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyStrong