Yancey County

NC · Pop. 156,120 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Yancey County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 156,120.

$/Acre: $4,965
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 224 days
Broadband: 59%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 122.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax0.81%
Combined Sales Tax5.56%
Cost of Living Index103.9
Median Household Income$62,007
Poverty Rate25.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,965
Median Home Price$430K
Acres for Sale4299
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season224 days
Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low34°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,477 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)372 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K324
Property Crime /100K367
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%
Ag EconomyWeak