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