Moore County

NC · Pop. 59,250 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Moore County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 59,250.

$/Acre: $7,317

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 164.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax5.1%

Cost of Living Index103.4

Median Household Income$92,824

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,317

Median Home Price$379K

Acres for Sale1597

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall53.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,187 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)100 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K436

Property Crime /100K557

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak