Wilkes County

NC · Pop. 47,564 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wilkes County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 47,564.

$/Acre: $2,330

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index102.8

Median Household Income$46,462

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,330

Median Home Price$231K

Acres for Sale3371

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall44.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,729 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)176 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K440

Property Crime /100K297

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate