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