Lincoln County

NC · Pop. 35,729 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 35,729.

$/Acre: $4,056

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 99/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax5.63%

Cost of Living Index101.8

Median Household Income$64,998

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,056

Median Home Price$277K

Acres for Sale1117

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,194 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)152 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K525

Property Crime /100K337

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate