Wilson County

NC · Pop. 159,208 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Wilson County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 159,208.

$/Acre: $7,852

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 152.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.55%

Combined Sales Tax6.3%

Cost of Living Index90

Median Household Income$63,816

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,852

Median Home Price$465K

Acres for Sale4561

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,474 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)284 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K448

Property Crime /100K444

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak