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Robeson County

NC · Pop. 116,858 · Mixed County

60/100Homestead Score

Robeson County, North Carolina covers 947 square miles with a population of 116,858 and a density of 123.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $89,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.9%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 226-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.3°F and average winter lows of 34.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.5 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Southeastern Regional Medical Center is 5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.9%
Growing Season: 226 days
Broadband: 94.4%
Density: 123.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 226-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.9% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $89,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 94.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Southeastern Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A poverty rate of 28.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

Robeson County, NC is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
60/100
Median home price
$89k
Property tax
0.9%
Growing season
226 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
43.5"
Broadband
94.4%
Nearest hospital
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, 5 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%
Median Household Income$40,318
Poverty Rate28.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$89K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season226 days
Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
Avg Summer High89.3°F
Avg Winter Low34.8°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Corn, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado10/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSoutheastern Regional Medical Center (5 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage94.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Robeson County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Robeson County?
Robeson County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 226-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.3°F, and average winter lows of 34.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $89,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.9%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 94.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Southeastern Regional Medical Center is 5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Data sources

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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.