Robeson County

NC · Pop. 34,130 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Robeson County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 34,130.

$/Acre: $1,208

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 21.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax5.06%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$38,538

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,208

Median Home Price$260K

Acres for Sale3256

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,349 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)228 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K686

Property Crime /100K525

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town21 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyStrong