Johnston County is an up and coming area just east of Raleigh and Wake County in North Carolina. There are nine incorporated towns. However, 65% of the county residents live in unincorported areas. The topography is similar to both Coastal Plain and Piedmont because it lies between two geographic regions. There is 249,000 acres of forestland and 222,000 acres of cropland and pastures. Tobacco, corn, and soybeans are the major crops. Hogs, beef cattle, and poultry are the major forms of livestock. Johnston County is the nation's top sweet potato producing county and produces 10% of the total US production. There is a more relaxed atmosphere and friendly people in the Johnston County communities. A family-friendly lifestyle with great schools to community sports. Johnston County is a kaleidoscope of unique sights, sounds, ideas and experiences complemented by a colorful array of rural and small-town history and culture.