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