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| Labor
Force |
| The labor force
in the Perquimans County area is quality conscious with a strong
work ethic. Our civilian labor force consists of 5,168 people, with
an additional workforce of 45,000 within half an hour's drive. With
approximately 60% of the county labor force commuting outside the
county daily for employment, Perquimans County citizens would welcome
the opportunity to work closer to home. Also, our unemployment rate
of only 3.7% indicates that we have an employable workforce. |
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| Road
Information |
| Perquimans
County has four-laned access to I-95, Raleigh-Durham, and four-laned
access to Hampton Roads Virginia. |
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| Taxes
and Utilities |
| Perquimans
County enjoys one of the lowest real estate and personal property
tax rates in Eastern North Carolina. |
| Real
Estate Tax |
Perquimans
County - $0.67/$100
Town of Hertford - $.49/$100 |
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| Personal
Property Tax |
Perquimans
County - $0.67/$100
Town of Hertford - $.49/$100 |
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| Utility
Rates |
| Water
Rates |
- First
3000 gal. $13.90
- Per
1000 gal. above 3000 gal. $5.30
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| Sewer
Rates |
- First
3000 gal. $13.90
- Per
1000 gal. above 3000 gal. $5.32
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| Quality
of Life |
| While we enjoy
the amenities of a small town and rural living, we also benefit
from one hour or less from the metropolitan Hampton Roads, Virginia
area, providing access to a major airport, retail venues, professional
sports, and cultural activities. The County is also located just
60 miles from North Carolina Outer Banks. Perquimans County offers
exceptional water recreation, with over 100 miles of shoreline along
the Albemarle Sound and three major rivers. The County also offers
world-class golfing. |
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