Stokes County

NC · Pop. 33,700 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Stokes County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 33,700.

$/Acre: $1,728
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 207 days
Broadband: 69%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 33.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax0.39%
Combined Sales Tax5.14%
Cost of Living Index98.4
Median Household Income$73,233
Poverty Rate21.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,728
Median Home Price$281K
Acres for Sale687
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season207 days
Annual Rainfall53.4 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low37°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,557 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)357 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K405
Property Crime /100K412
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City35 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyModerate