Lenoir County

NC · Pop. 74,964 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Lenoir County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 74,964.

$/Acre: $2,030

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 227 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 41.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.69%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index102.5

Median Household Income$74,032

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,030

Median Home Price$289K

Acres for Sale1450

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season227 days

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,563 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)213 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445

Property Crime /100K572

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate