Union County

NC · Pop. 28,673 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Union County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 28,673.

$/Acre: $1,199

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 19.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax6.05%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$83,360

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,199

Median Home Price$184K

Acres for Sale466

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,468 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)108 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K620

Property Crime /100K832

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyStrong