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