Stanly County

NC · Pop. 22,933 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Stanly County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 22,933.

$/Acre: $1,388

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 24.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index100.6

Median Household Income$47,107

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,388

Median Home Price$180K

Acres for Sale3914

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,439 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)358 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K668

Property Crime /100K801

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyStrong