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@toricearlocknc I love where we live! Follow along as we explore what NC has to offer! #northcarolina #iredellcounty #explore #aussiesdoingthings #motherson
♬ Hiking - Elgafar9. 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 King8. 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 - Sales7. 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 Wang6. 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 Unlimited5. 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 Mayer4. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Contributions as Percentage of Income: 2.18%
Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 12.13%
Charitable County Index: 41.423. Union County, North Carolina
Contributions as Percentage of Income: 2.00%
Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 13.14%
Charitable County Index: 42.64@heyitscait89 Reply to @alex_p1996 comment your county! #usa #countycoloring #northcarolina
♬ Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis2. 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 - MGMT1. Chatham County, North Carolina
Contributions as Percentage of Income: 1.79%
Percentage of Returns Itemizing Charitable Contributions: 14.67%
Charitable County Index: 45.00
North Carolina Destinations Ranked the Most Quaint Places to Stay in U.S.
21. Ocracoke Harbor Inn Ocracoke, North Carolina
Beautiful glow that the sky gives! 🌅 (photo: @ocracoke_harbor_inn) #repost #beautifulsky #sunset #lighthouse #ocracoke #obx #outerbanks #obxlighthouse #light #nc #visitnc #nctourism #visitobx #explorenc #exloreobx #obxtourism #visitocracoke pic.twitter.com/Zi1qqb1H4C
— Outer Banks Tourism (@OBXTourism) February 19, 201920. The Gastonian Savannah, Georgia
RT if you wish you could spend the night at The Gastonian in #Savannah, #Georgia! http://t.co/fcA3kss0Vq pic.twitter.com/AMayyHmqhO
— Explore Georgia (@ExploreGeorgia) June 11, 201419. Knob Hill Inn Ketchum, Idaho
Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, our spacious guestrooms and suites provide luxury amenities to make sure your escape to Ketchum is a trip you won't forget!#knobhillinn #visitketchum pic.twitter.com/EUUybhbTe0
— Knob Hill Inn (@KnobHillInn) May 13, 202218. Merrion Row Hotel and Public House New York City, New York
Traveling with a group? Our unique layout and intimate size makes it easy to reserve room blocks and create connecting suites. Learn more: https://t.co/x00Qk5qdQu. pic.twitter.com/eKqEtabTIS
— Merrion Row Hotel and Public House (@MerrionRowNYC) April 12, 201917. Huff House Inn and Cabins Jackson, Wyoming
Relaxation awaits. pic.twitter.com/VaplOQ4zeL
— Huff House Inn (@HuffHouseInn) October 8, 201516. Wentworth Mansion Charleston, South Carolina
Explore the history and unprecedented architecture of Charleston. #WhenatWentworth pic.twitter.com/d1goMC8eMa
— Wentworth Mansion (@WWMansionChas) April 29, 202015. The Gardens Hotel Key West, Florida
Good Morning world! Key West is beautiful today! pic.twitter.com/tJ5smzeVQm
— The Gardens Hotel (@TheGardensHotel) March 8, 202214. Black Dolphin Inn New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Birds eye view of New Smyrna Beach! 🌴🐬💕 The weather may be brisk, but the water is beautiful! @ New Smyrna Beach, Florida https://t.co/ZtGQmQ2dbq
— Black Dolphin Inn (@BlackDolphinInn) February 28, 202013. Teerman Lofts Holland, Michigan
Teerman Lofts is officially open! http://t.co/AjX05HVsau pic.twitter.com/EMOEvhx3ZI
— Downtown Holland (@DowntownHolland) April 25, 201312. Kehoe House Savannah, Georgia
11. Landmark Inn Cooperstown, New York
10. Whalers Cove Oceanfront Resort Poipu, Hawaii
9. Adobe Grand Villas Sedona, Arizona
8. John Rutledge House Inn Charleston, South Carolina
Start the morning with a sumptuous spread in-room. #JustrightatJRH 📸 @happygoabi pic.twitter.com/LaRoYV8VP1
— JohnRutledgeHouseInn (@JohnRutledgeInn) April 29, 20207. Stewart Inn Wausau, Wisconsin
Garden at the Stewart Inn, Wausau, WIsconsin. #FlowerReport pic.twitter.com/h0AnXzVnjC
— Wendy Kloiber (@wendykloiber) July 2, 20176. Lookout Point Lakeside Inn Hot Springs, Arkansas
🛎️ We're Checkin' Inn to Lookout Point Lakeside Inn on beautiful Lake Hamilton! Lookout Point offers a luxurious stay directly on the water where you can enjoy gourmet breakfast, afternoon cocktails & appetizers, a pontoon boat for pre-dinner cruises & an award-winning garden! pic.twitter.com/r1zEPGetsm
— Visit Hot Springs (@VisitHotSprings) August 26, 20205. Chatham Inn Chatham, Massachusetts
Sadly the tree in this image and many others fell during the recent storm. The tree was across the street from Chatham Bars Inn on their pool and beach club property. #chatham #chathamma #capecod #storm #tree #seascape #ocean #sea #landscaping #chathambarsinn pic.twitter.com/QaOowiXiq3
— The Colors of Chatham (@bpdesilets) October 29, 20214. Oasis Suites Hotel Nags Head, North Carolina
Just WOW😍
— Payton Domschke (@PaytonDomschke) June 29, 2020
Check this out — #13NewsNow Daybreaker Beverly L. Sutton sent this stunner of a sunrise in from the Oasis Suites Hotel in Nags Head, NC📸#ViewerPhoto #13Weather #NCwx #13Daybreakers pic.twitter.com/UXdThzDt7i3. Desert Riviera Hotel Palm Springs, California
Check our this new restaurant in downtown Palm springs. They already have a successful place in Palm Desert. Next time you're in town. Don't miss out! https://t.co/34IKwgQsLo
— Desert Riviera Hotel (@desertriviera) April 6, 20192. Port d'Hiver Melbourne Beach, Florida
Port d'Hiver Bed and Breakfast - Melbourne Beach😀https://t.co/in2bLCihR8👍
— Florida Hotels tv (@tv_florida) September 5, 2021
*#melbournebeach #travel #mp_traveldestination #mp_florida #florida #mp_unitedstates #travelgram #mp_unitedstates_florida #visitflorida #traveling #beach #travelphotography #travelblogger #traveler #a✴️ pic.twitter.com/IEaUd1oK3B1. Topside Inn Boothbay Harbor, Maine
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The Topside Inn
— MC⚡DC (@Melinda_paints) May 15, 2022
Boothbay Harbor hotel rated best in America | https://t.co/S97J6z0FwX https://t.co/BTl57HnSTQ