Washington County, North Carolina
Among the top 16% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
- top 11% for park & nature access
- bottom 2% for unemployment
Washington County is a county in North Carolina with about 11,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for getting around. Standout strengths include park & nature access, sunny days, and comfortable days. It rates lower on broadband access and unemployment.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.9 in3.6 in
oppressive 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$39k6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 55% of US counties
Home Value$98k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$755better than 66% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.18%better than 28% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.77%better than 44% of US counties
Unemployment12.7%better than 2% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.4 in84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.4 inbetter than 75% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 77% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 11% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk59.6better than 39% of US counties
School Quality61.2better than 62% of US counties
Violent Crime1129/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Crime1384/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Community
Population11,05125th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.089th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0578th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)43.1%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)47.6%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.2%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 28% of US counties
Walkability4.6/20better than 11% of US counties
Airport Distance76 mibetter than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access66.4%better than 4% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 89% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $98k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $39k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $755 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1129/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 1384/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 80°F in July and 44°F in January, with 54.4 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is above average, scoring better than 62% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 28 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)