Johnston County

NC · Pop. 141,532 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Johnston County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 141,532.

$/Acre: $3,383

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 86.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax5.01%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$77,979

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,383

Median Home Price$236K

Acres for Sale1034

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,847 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)138 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K478

Property Crime /100K645

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate