Anson County, North Carolina
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Anson County is a county in North Carolina with about 22,000 residents. It grades B for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, monthly owner costs, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteco.anson.nc.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in3.5 in
muggy 70%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 36% of US counties
Home Value$116k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$818better than 50% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.90%better than 46% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.29%better than 54% of US counties
Unemployment6.4%better than 22% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.8 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.2 inbetter than 68% of US counties
Sunny Days199 daysbetter than 15% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 29% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk50.0better than 49% of US counties
School Quality48.0better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime2308/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Crime2216/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Community
Population22,20045th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)44.2%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)47.3%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 33% of US counties
Walkability5.0/20better than 20% of US counties
Airport Distance51 mibetter than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.4%better than 50% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.25better than 49% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Anson County an affordable place to live?
- Anson County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Anson County?
- The median home value in Anson County is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Anson County?
- Median household income in Anson County is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Anson County?
- Median gross rent in Anson County is $818 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Anson County safe?
- Anson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2308/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2216/100k.
- What is the weather like in Anson County?
- Anson County averages 80°F in July and 43°F in January, with 47.8 in of annual precipitation and about 199 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Anson County?
- Public-school quality in Anson County is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Anson County?
- The average one-way commute in Anson County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)