Randolph County

NC · Pop. 108,379 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Randolph County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 108,379.

$/Acre: $7,539

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 210 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 152.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax6.72%

Cost of Living Index99.8

Median Household Income$84,696

Poverty Rate9.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,539

Median Home Price$441K

Acres for Sale3507

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season210 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,588 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)197 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K381

Property Crime /100K457

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak