Yadkin County

NC · Pop. 103,336 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Yadkin County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 103,336.

$/Acre: $9,901

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 207.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax6.2%

Cost of Living Index91.7

Median Household Income$38,179

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,901

Median Home Price$521K

Acres for Sale2716

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,506 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)179 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K441

Property Crime /100K276

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak