Showing North Carolina county sites. All U.S. county sites
A 90
Average security score of 85 fully scanned North Carolina county sites
7th
of 48 states, ranked by average security score
85 of 99
Sites fully scanned. We couldn't fully scan 14, so they're listed without grades
B 88
U.S. county average security score, 2435 fully scanned sites
North Carolina's state site, nc.gov, ranks 6th of 51 state sites with an A. State rankings.
How North Carolina county security scores are distributed
Smoothed distribution of the 85 fully scanned North Carolina county sites, score 0 to 100. Height shows how many sites score near each value.
Distribution of 85 scores. The data table lists counts by score range.
- North Carolina average
- U.S. county average
View the data table
| Score range | Sites |
|---|---|
| 0 to 9 | 0 |
| 10 to 19 | 0 |
| 20 to 29 | 0 |
| 30 to 39 | 0 |
| 40 to 49 | 0 |
| 50 to 59 | 0 |
| 60 to 69 | 1 |
| 70 to 79 | 13 |
| 80 to 89 | 36 |
| 90 to 100 | 35 |
North Carolina counties by security grade
Each county with a site on our list is colored by that site's grade. Select a county to open its report. The table lists every site.
- A (90 to 100)
- B to C (70 to 89)
- D to F (below 70)
- Not fully scanned
- No site on our list
North Carolina counties by security grade, compared with all U.S. counties
Share of fully scanned sites in each grade band. North Carolina: 85 sites. U.S.: 2435 sites.
- A (90 to 100)
- B to C (70 to 89)
- D to F (below 70)
View the data table
| Group | A (90 to 100) | B to C (70 to 89) | D to F (below 70) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 41% (35) | 58% (49) | 1% (1) |
| All U.S. counties | 34% (823) | 65% (1,574) | 2% (38) |
Top 3 North Carolina county sites by security score
#1 in North Carolina · U.S. rank 1
Alamance County, NC
A 100 security
- Accessibility B
- Botability F
- Security A
- Usability F
#1 in North Carolina · U.S. rank 1
Alexander County, NC
A 100 security
- Accessibility A
- Botability A
- Security A
- Usability F
#1 in North Carolina · U.S. rank 1
Brunswick County, NC
A 100 security
- Accessibility B
- Botability D
- Security A
- Usability F
What each check means
- Sponsored top-level domain (sTLD). The site uses a government-issued domain (.gov, .edu, or .mil). People cannot tell if your site is real government.
- Errors in the console. The page loads without JavaScript or network errors. Site may have hidden bugs that break features.
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). The site uses HTTPS to encrypt data between the server and users. Hackers can see and steal personal information.
- Security.txt. The site has a security.txt file so researchers know how to report issues. Security researchers cannot report problems to you.
- X-Content-Type-Options. The site tells browsers not to guess the type of files it serves. Browsers might run dangerous files by mistake.
All North Carolina county sites by security score
| Rank | Site | Checks passed | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
alamancecountync.gov
Alamance County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
7 of 7 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
alexandercountync.gov
Alexander County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
7 of 7 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
brunswickcountync.gov
Brunswick County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
buncombenc.gov
Buncombe County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
camdencountync.gov
Camden County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
carteretcountync.gov
Carteret County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
caswellcountync.gov
Caswell County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
catawbacountync.gov
Catawba County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
7 of 7 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
cherokeecounty-nc.gov
Cherokee County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
cravencountync.gov
Craven County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
currituckcountync.gov
Currituck County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
9 of 9 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
daviecountync.gov
Davie County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
duplinnc.gov
Duplin County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
franklincountync.gov
Franklin County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
9 of 9 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
greenecountync.gov
Greene County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
guilfordcountync.gov
Guilford County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
haywoodcountync.gov
Haywood County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
hertfordcountync.gov
Hertford County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
7 of 7 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
iredellcountync.gov
Iredell County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
jonescountync.gov
Jones County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
lenoircountync.gov
Lenoir County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
lincolncountync.gov
Lincoln County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
madisoncountync.gov
Madison County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
7 of 7 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
mcdowellnc.gov
McDowell County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
7 of 7 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
moorecountync.gov
Moore County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
nashcountync.gov
Nash County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
pendercountync.gov
Pender County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
randolphcountync.gov
Randolph County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
rowancountync.gov
Rowan County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
9 of 9 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
rutherfordcountync.gov
Rutherford County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
7 of 7 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
sampsoncountync.gov
Sampson County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
swaincountync.gov
Swain County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
7 of 7 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
wake.gov
Wake County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
yadkincountync.gov
Yadkin County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
yanceycountync.gov
Yancey County, NC U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 2 |
johnstonnc.gov
Johnston County, NC U.S. rank 2 |
8 of 9 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
co.anson.nc.us
Anson County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
ashecountygov.com
Ashe County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
co.beaufort.nc.us
Beaufort County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
burkenc.org
Burke County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
cabarruscounty.us
Cabarrus County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
caldwellcountync.org
Caldwell County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
clayconc.com
Clay County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
co.davidson.nc.us
Davidson County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
gastongov.com
Gaston County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
granvillecounty.org
Granville County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
halifaxnc.com
Halifax County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
hokecounty.net
Hoke County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
jacksonnc.org
Jackson County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
montgomerycountync.gov
Montgomery County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
northamptonnc.com
Northampton County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
onslowcountync.gov
Onslow County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
orangecountync.gov
Orange County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
pittcountync.gov
Pitt County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
richmondnc.com
Richmond County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
robesoncountync.gov
Robeson County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
stanlycountync.gov
Stanly County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
warrencountync.com
Warren County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
waynegov.com
Wayne County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
wilkescounty.net
Wilkes County, NC U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
alleghanycounty-nc.gov
Alleghany County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
averycountync.gov
Avery County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
columbusco.org
Columbus County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
cumberlandcountync.gov
Cumberland County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
dconc.gov
Durham County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
edgecombecountync.gov
Edgecombe County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
grahamcounty.org
Graham County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
hendersoncountync.gov
Henderson County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
martincountync.gov
Martin County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
polknc.gov
Polk County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
transylvaniacounty.org
Transylvania County, NC U.S. rank 4 |
6 of 7 checks pass | B |
| 5 |
mecknc.gov
Mecklenburg County, NC U.S. rank 6 |
7 of 9 checks pass | C |
| 6 |
co.forsyth.nc.us
Forsyth County, NC U.S. rank 7 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 6 |
nhcgov.com
New Hanover County, NC U.S. rank 7 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 6 |
scotlandcounty.org
Scotland County, NC U.S. rank 7 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 6 |
co.surry.nc.us
Surry County, NC U.S. rank 7 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 7 |
co.bertie.nc.us
Bertie County, NC U.S. rank 8 |
5 of 7 checks pass | C |
| 7 |
clevelandcounty.com
Cleveland County, NC U.S. rank 8 |
5 of 7 checks pass | C |
| 7 |
harnett.org
Harnett County, NC U.S. rank 8 |
5 of 7 checks pass | C |
| 7 |
pamlicocounty.org
Pamlico County, NC U.S. rank 8 |
5 of 7 checks pass | C |
| 7 |
co.stokes.nc.us
Stokes County, NC U.S. rank 8 |
5 of 7 checks pass | C |
| 7 |
tyrrellcounty.org
Tyrrell County, NC U.S. rank 8 |
5 of 7 checks pass | C |
| 7 |
washconc.org
Washington County, NC U.S. rank 8 |
5 of 7 checks pass | C |
| 7 |
wataugacounty.org
Watauga County, NC U.S. rank 8 |
5 of 7 checks pass | C |
| 8 |
pasquotankcountync.org
Pasquotank County, NC U.S. rank 10 |
5 of 8 checks pass | D |
|
bladennc.govoffice3.com
Bladen County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998 | - | |
|
chathamcountync.gov
Chatham County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't fully scan your site because it responded without any page content. Status 995 | - | |
|
chowancounty-nc.gov
Chowan County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998 | - | |
|
darenc.gov
Dare County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't fully scan your site because it responded without any page content. Status 995 | - | |
|
gatescountync.gov
Gates County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998 | - | |
|
hydecountync.gov
Hyde County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We weren't able to fully scan your site. Status 403 | - | |
|
leecountync.gov
Lee County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998 | - | |
|
mitchellcountync.gov
Mitchell County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't scan your site because it showed our bot a captcha or browser check instead of the page. Status 996 | - | |
|
perquimanscountync.gov
Perquimans County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't fully scan your site because it responded without any page content. Status 995 | - | |
|
personcountync.gov
Person County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We weren't able to fully scan your site. Status 403 | - | |
|
rockinghamcountync.gov
Rockingham County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't fully scan your site because it responded without any page content. Status 995 | - | |
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unioncountync.gov
Union County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't fully scan your site because it responded without any page content. Status 995 | - | |
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vancecounty.org
Vance County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998 | - | |
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wilsoncountync.gov
Wilson County, NC |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We weren't able to fully scan your site. Status 403 | - |
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Why it's important
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Risks
- Hackers can steal private information from your site.
Guidance
What we use to grade security:
- CISA Website Security
- 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA)
- CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals
- RFC 9116
- OWASP Top 10
- U.S. Federal Website Standards
Standards
- Content security policy (CSP)
- HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)
- security.txt
- X-Content-Type-Options
- Errors in the console
- Clickjacking mitigation
- Paste preventing inputs
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
- Sponsored top-level domain (sTLD)
Grades/scores
ScanGov
About this data
ScanGov scans the homepage of each county government site on our county list in North Carolina. Scores come from the checks listed on standards.scangov.org. Sites were scanned between 7/18/2026 and 9/18/2026; each site's report shows its own scan date. A site counts as fully scanned when its homepage returned successfully and sent the scanner its page content. Averages, grade shares, failure rates, and ranks use fully scanned sites only. We weren't able to fully scan 14 sites because they did not respond, blocked the scanner, or returned no page content. They appear in the table without grades, each with its scan status, and are left out of every figure. Grades follow the ScanGov grade scale, and rank follows the ScanGov ranking method. The full dataset, including every county's raw results, is published in the ScanGov data repository.