Hoke
North Carolina

What stands out

Against every county in America, Hoke County is unusual in three ways: the restaurant count per person is among the fewest in America (0.2 per 1,000), home internet speed is among the fastest in America (345 Mbps), and unemployment is in the top 12% of American counties (4.9%). Within North Carolina it ranks 2nd of 99 counties for the restaurant count per person, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Hoke County, North Carolina. 52,612 people live here with you. The population grew 1.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +231).

North Carolina has a flat income tax that is being cut each year, 3.99% for 2026 after 4.25% in 2025, with 3.49% scheduled for 2027 if revenue triggers are met, and it does not tax Social Security. Property taxes are moderate and reassessments happen every four to eight years by county. The Research Triangle and Charlotte have driven a decade of in-migration; the mountains and the Outer Banks are second-home markets with hurricane and flood exposure on the coast.

Money

The typical household here brings in $57,141 a year, lower than 61% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $46,891. Unemployment runs 4.9%, higher than 88% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 28 minutes each way.

North Carolina takes 4.0% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,280 a year.

Home

The median home costs $282K, pricier than 65% of American counties, about 2.5 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $783 a month. Property tax is 0.73% of home value, roughly $1,300 a year on that median home, lower than 62% of American counties. 70% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than 63% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 26 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 73.8 years, shorter than 73% of American counties. There are 23 active physicians in the county, about 4.4 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 10.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.04 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 64% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 11 points. 58% of eligible voters turned out. Under North Carolina law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 63°F, highs near 74 and lows near 51, warmer than 75% of American counties. About 39 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 66 out of 100, riskier than 66% of American counties; the county has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 345 Mbps down, faster than almost every county in America. There are 4 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.2 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.