Swain County

NC · Pop. 26,141 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Swain County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 26,141.

$/Acre: $1,250

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 26.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.61%

Combined Sales Tax5.36%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$39,553

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,250

Median Home Price$190K

Acres for Sale4480

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,845 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)301 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K415

Property Crime /100K569

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate