Northampton County

NC · Pop. 18,143 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Northampton County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 18,143.

$/Acre: $1,273

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 15.1/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax6.26%

Cost of Living Index102.6

Median Household Income$90,056

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,273

Median Home Price$211K

Acres for Sale4247

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,720 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)225 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K751

Property Crime /100K575

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyStrong