Give to others when you can. My parents instilled that in me. SmartAsset published its fourth annual study on the most generous places in the United States recently. The study measured how much money people donate as a percentage of their net income. The study also measured the proportion of people in each county who make charitable donations. These are the ten most generous places in North Carolina. Check out the lowest to the best below. We also included some videos of those counties and things to do. Thanks for giving back to our community. You can see the full study here.

• 10. Iredell County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 1.43%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 9.77%
  Charitable County Index: 31.39

  @toricearlockrealtor

  I love where we live! Follow along as we explore what NC has to offer! #northcarolina #iredellcounty #explore #aussiesdoingthings #motherson

  ♬ Hiking - Elgafar

• 9. Moore County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 1.56%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 9.78%
  Charitable County Index: 32.21

  @nceatandplay

  One of the most charming NC towns I’ve been to 🥰 #pinehurst #northcarolina #nctravel #visitnc #sandhills #ncgolf #moorecounty #southernpines

  ♬ Where You Lead I Will Follow - Carole King

• 8. Watauga County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 2.23%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 8.35%
  Charitable County Index: 32.86

  @thetrianglefork

  Boone, NC: The perfect spot for an outdoor weekend getaway! #boone #nccheck #boonenorthcarolina #northcarolinacheck #travelnc #fyp

  ♬ Renee - SALES

• 7. Polk County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 1.86%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 9.35%
  Charitable County Index: 33.01

  @sarahherscheldabbs

  Spring sounds from the mountains of Western NC #ncspring #ncmountains #polkcountync #springsounds #foggymorning #foggyriver #greenriver #springbirds #nc #wnc #westernnc #westernnorthcarolina #peacefulmorning

  ♬ Alice in Wonderland - Joanna Wang

• 6. Durham County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 1.87%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 10.88%
  Charitable County Index: 36.60

  @nctripping

  Beat the heat in Durham! The new Main Library is now open downtown and is an awesome way to connect with the community. #durham #nc #northcarolina

  ♬ Sex and the City (Main Theme) - TV Sounds Unlimited

• 5. Wake County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 1.73%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 12.75%
  Charitable County Index: 40.17

  @nceatandplay

  Looking for some beautiful spots near Raleigh to get outside? #raleigh #919 #wakecounty #nccheck #hikenc #visitnc #getoutside #northcarolina

  ♬ Carry Me Away - John Mayer

• 4. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 2.18%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 12.13%
  Charitable County Index: 41.42

  @nc_car_girl

  Fall Things 🎃🍻 #foryou #northcarolina #fall #brewery #thingstodo

  ♬ original sound - Babble_Brooke

• 3. Union County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 2.00%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 13.14%
  Charitable County Index: 42.64

  @socalledmillennial

  Reply to @alex_p1996 comment your county! #usa #countycoloring #northcarolina

  ♬ Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis

• 2. Orange County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 2.15%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 13.14%
  Charitable County Index: 43.54

  @nctripping

  Foodie alert for Hillsborough, NC! Nomad uses fresh ingredients and fun flavor profiles. #nc #northcarolina #hillsborough #ncfoodie

  ♬ Electric Feel - MGMT

• 1. Chatham County, North Carolina

  Contributions as Percentage of Income: 1.79%
  Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 14.67%
  Charitable County Index: 45.00

  @bpowers.541

  Chatham Co Bo!!! #InTheHeightsChallenge #greenscreen #FriendsReunion #fypシ #northcarolina

  ♬ sound effects - Jake

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