Jones County ranked as one of the top twenty rural counties in the Southeastern United States as a great place to live. February, 2008

     The Progressive Farmer Magazine rated Jones County as the best rural county in North Carolina to live in. The research for this designation was done by OnBoard LLC, a real estate research firm. Progressive Farmer compiled a list of rural counties based on certain criteria: home and land prices (affordability), crime rates, environment, education, economic factors, access to health care and others. The Magazine staff actually visited all 20 counties before making their final decision. Jones was ranked as 14th in the 20 county recognition. There are a lot of rural counties in the southeastern region of the U. S.

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     You have probably never heard of Jones County, North Carolina.  That is about to change.

     We are a small county in eastern North Carolina--just a stone's throw from the beautiful Atlantic Coast and only a two-hour drive from the capital city of Raleigh and the bustling Research Triangle Park.  Steeped in a farming tradition, we are hardworking, friendly people who care about our neighbors and will welcome you into our communities.  We have lots of open space, fresh air, water, trees, and rivers.  We have only a few traffic lights in the entire county, and there is no traffic congestion.

     We have experienced local businessmen, an excellent community college, and helpful municipal and county government officials who want to work with you locating sites, providing necessary infrastructure, and training workers in whatever skills are needed by your company.  We have good schools, attractive neighborhoods, and unlimited recreational opportunities for you and your family to enjoy.

     We hope you will take a few minutes to study our website and then come visit us.  Jones County, North Carolina, is a good place to visit and to live.