Polk County

NC · Pop. 133,541 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Polk County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 133,541.

$/Acre: $3,040
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 227 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 80.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax0.28%
Combined Sales Tax5.03%
Cost of Living Index96.9
Median Household Income$80,937
Poverty Rate13.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,040
Median Home Price$225K
Acres for Sale1385
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season227 days
Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low35°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,746 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)287 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K448
Property Crime /100K510
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City35 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyModerate