Pamlico County is situated on a peninsula marking
the center of North Carolina's coastal area and is
halfway between New York and Florida. This central
location has resulted in Pamlico County becoming a
favorite stopping place for many north and south bound
boaters as they travel the Intracoastal Waterway.
An increasing number of highway travelers have decided
to call this area home.
The county is largely bordered by water: Goose Creek
and the Pamlico River on the north, the Upper Broad
Creek forms the County's western boundary with Craven
County; Pamlico Sound lies to the east; and the Neuse
River to the south. All this water has a moderating
effect on the climate. Our average annual temperature
is 62 degrees. The January average is 45 degrees while
the average for June is 80 degrees. There are however,
about 40 days a year when the temperature exceeds
90. Gardens and golf courses thrive with 50 inches
of rain per year and a mean relative humidity of 75%.
The one snowfall a year is about 2" and the primary
excuse for a party and children staying home from
school.
An excellent medical center/group staffed by three
competent physicians is located in Bayboro at the
Pamlico Medical Center with a satellite office in
Oriental. Pamlico Pediatrics, which is headed by an
excellent and caring pediatrician, Dr. Sue H. Lee,
is located in the town of Alliance. Pamlico County
Health Department is located in Bayboro.
For complete eye care Pamlico Family Eye Care is
located in Bayboro. There are two fully staffed dental
offices located in the county. A rescue squad is available
to take emergency cases to Craven Regional Hospital
in New Bern . Greenville Medical center has a host
of nationally known specialists.
For your pet's health Pamlico County has four veterinary
offices. Coastal Pet Clinic in Bayboro, Alligator
Creek veterinary office in Merritt and two veterinary
offices in Oriental - Oriental Village Veterinary
Hospital and Oriental Pet Clinic.
Large cities do not exist in Pamlico County. Bayboro,
the county seat, has a population of 900 residents,
while approximately 13,000 residents live in small
villages and communities throughout the county. The
larger villages are Oriental - 875 (Sailboats in Oriental
number over 1,000!), Alliance - 583, Arapahoe - 430,
Mesic - 310, Minnesott Beach - 266, Vandemere - 299,
and Stonewall - 279.
Currently the county tax rate is 74.45 cents per
$100 accessed value of property. North Carolina has
a sales tax of 6.5%. The state income tax is graduated
with a 7% maximum. Death taxes have been greatly reduced
on assets left by parents to their children or other
descendants.
Oriental $ .24
Bayboro $ .25
Mesic $ .20
Vandemere $ .20
Minnesott Beach $ .15
Stonewall $ .15
Arapahoe $ .03 Fire District Taxes are: |
Reelsboro $.05
Grantsboro/Silverhill $.05
Florence/Whortonsville $.07
South Pamlico VFD $.03 |
Pamlico County has an abundance of wildlife and has
become well known to hunters and fishermen. Deer,
quail, duck, rabbit, tarpon, mackerel, flounder and
other varieties are taken daily, when in season, and
provide some of the best hunting and fishing in the
world. Numerous bays, rivers, and creeks make sailing,
power boating, and fishing popular pastimes. Two nationally
known sportfishing guides, George Beckwith, Jr. of
Downeast Guide Service and Gary Dubiel of SpecFever
are based here in Oriental.
Check with the local wildlife representative for
licensing information. In recent years, new neighborhoods
and marinas have been built offering increased access
to the water. Waterfront lots, boat ramps, docks and
recreational areas are only minutes away from any
point in the county.
The climate is conducive to all-year boating. Public
boat ramps and marinas are located throughout the
county. The NOAA charts that cover the area are #11552
and #11548.
The 18-hole championship golf course at Minnesott
Golf & Country Club is challenging with the best
rates in the state. A swimming pool and tennis courts
are amenities available at the Country Club. The Village
Club is a membership facility located in the heart
of Oriental which offers swimming, weights, aerobics
and special programs offered throughout the year.
If it's boating you want there are plenty of options.
Cape
Lookout Yacht Charters and Whittaker
Creek Yacht Charters both offer bareboat rentals.
Paddle
Pamlico sells new kayaks and canoes and also offers
rentals. You can dock your boat at Town Dock, just
across from the Toucan
Grill.
Pamlico County is a haven for artists and a sanctuary
for bird watchers. Shops and galleries in the area
display beautiful arts and crafts by local artists.
To see the work of Pamlico County Artists and information
on local art events please go to www.pamlicostudiogalleries.com.
The Pamlico County Civic & Cultural Center, located
in the Old
Theater, hosts plays by local actors and features
musical shows during the year as well as special musical
programs featuring many renowned artists.
Retirees from many different areas move here to enjoy
the relaxation and peacefulness of living in this
rural county. Young families also enjoy the small
town atmosphere to raise their children.
Pamlico County has an excellent school system and
a community college which offers day and night classes.
East Carolina University is 1 1/2 hrs. away. They
have excellent weekend programs and distance learning
programs in addition to traditional classes.
