Rockingham County

NC · Pop. 168,966 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Rockingham County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 168,966.

$/Acre: $5,464
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 195 days
Broadband: 66%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 103.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax0.41%
Combined Sales Tax5.16%
Cost of Living Index92.9
Median Household Income$88,540
Poverty Rate15.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,464
Median Home Price$392K
Acres for Sale2976
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season195 days
Annual Rainfall47.5 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,156 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)141 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K539
Property Crime /100K680
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City54 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak