Person County

NC · Pop. 186,759 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Person County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 186,759.

$/Acre: $5,882

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 126.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.99%

Combined Sales Tax5.74%

Cost of Living Index102.3

Median Household Income$45,581

Poverty Rate19.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,882

Median Home Price$487K

Acres for Sale4407

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,124 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K448

Property Crime /100K515

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak