Montgomery County

NC · Pop. 129,224 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 129,224.

$/Acre: $5,097

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 115.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax6.09%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$92,609

Poverty Rate14.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,097

Median Home Price$454K

Acres for Sale1462

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,818 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K421

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak