Rowan County

NC · Pop. 153,359 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Rowan County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 153,359.

$/Acre: $5,166
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 209 days
Broadband: 88%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 95.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax0.9%
Combined Sales Tax5.65%
Cost of Living Index96.3
Median Household Income$63,705
Poverty Rate16.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,166
Median Home Price$342K
Acres for Sale800
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season209 days
Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,032 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)149 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K451
Property Crime /100K624
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City26 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%
Ag EconomyModerate