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