Surry County

NC · Pop. 48,525 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Surry County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 48,525.

$/Acre: $4,684
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 210 days
Broadband: 55%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 100.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax1.11%
Combined Sales Tax5.86%
Cost of Living Index95.6
Median Household Income$90,955
Poverty Rate16.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,684
Median Home Price$404K
Acres for Sale3613
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season210 days
Annual Rainfall44.7 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low32°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation1,915 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)155 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K568
Property Crime /100K605
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town5 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Ag EconomyWeak