Pamlico County

NC · Pop. 66,520 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pamlico County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 66,520.

$/Acre: $3,100

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 61.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax5.5%

Cost of Living Index100.7

Median Household Income$74,816

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,100

Median Home Price$233K

Acres for Sale3641

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,908 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K497

Property Crime /100K629

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate