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