Perquimans County

NC · Pop. 98,892 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Perquimans County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 98,892.

$/Acre: $2,452

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 63.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax6.41%

Cost of Living Index100.9

Median Household Income$63,548

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,452

Median Home Price$181K

Acres for Sale4301

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall50.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,707 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K454

Property Crime /100K602

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate