Warren County

NC · Pop. 162,300 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Warren County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 162,300.

$/Acre: $12,218

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 219 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 227.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.95%

Combined Sales Tax6.7%

Cost of Living Index103.1

Median Household Income$71,300

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,218

Median Home Price$625K

Acres for Sale1474

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season219 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,266 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)301 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K473

Property Crime /100K572

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak