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