Tyrrell County
NC · Pop. 3,376 · Rural County
Tyrrell County is a rural county in North Carolina, spanning 391 square miles with 3,376 residents at a density of 8.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $138,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.89%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 238-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.2°F and average winter lows of 32.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Vidant Chowan Hospital is 28.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 72.9% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 238-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.89% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $138,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 8.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 48.1 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 72.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Vidant Chowan Hospital, is 28.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 20.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Tyrrell County, NC is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 69/100
- Median home price
- $138k
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- Growing season
- 238 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.1"
- Broadband
- 72.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Vidant Chowan Hospital, 28.5 mi
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Homesteading in Tyrrell County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Tyrrell County?
- Tyrrell County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 238-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.2°F, and average winter lows of 32.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $138,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.89%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 72.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Vidant Chowan Hospital is 28.5 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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