Sampson County

NC · Pop. 11,879 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Sampson County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 11,879.

$/Acre: $1,308

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 6.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.87%

Combined Sales Tax6.62%

Cost of Living Index94.2

Median Household Income$69,397

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,308

Median Home Price$276K

Acres for Sale3549

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,262 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)308 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K722

Property Crime /100K699

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyStrong