Perquimans County
NC · Pop. 13,146 · Suburban County
Perquimans County, North Carolina covers 247 square miles with a population of 13,146 and a density of 53.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, wheat, cotton. The median home price is $212,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.62%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 228-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.3°F and average winter lows of 33.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Vidant Chowan Hospital is 13.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.9% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 228-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 98.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 11.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Vidant Chowan Hospital, is 13.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Perquimans County, NC is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 82/100
- Median home price
- $212k
- Property tax
- 0.62%
- Growing season
- 228 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 46.6"
- Broadband
- 98.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Vidant Chowan Hospital, 13.9 mi
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Homesteading in Perquimans County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Perquimans County?
- Perquimans County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 228-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.3°F, and average winter lows of 33.6°F. The established crops are soybeans, wheat, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $212,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Vidant Chowan Hospital is 13.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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