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