Macon County

NC · Pop. 57,590 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Macon County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 57,590.

$/Acre: $1,788

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 36.3/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 Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax5.57%

Cost of Living Index102.3

Median Household Income$92,699

Poverty Rate23.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,788

Median Home Price$240K

Acres for Sale3351

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall54.5 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,877 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K478

Property Crime /100K668

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate