Today, Person County is served by five primary highways, a freight rail service, two small taxi services and a private shuttle service. Industry finds a favorable climate for growth the county has one of the lowest tax structures in the state, while enjoying a solid tax base. Diverse industries thrive in the area, where the industrial base varies from such products as automotive and computer components and electricity to textiles, wood products and finned copper tubing. Telecommunications capabilities include fiber optic cable, cellular transmission, and DMS 100 switching. Agricultural trade also exists due to the county s rural heritage and a climate conducive to a wide variety of agricultural pursuits.
Leisure activities are both cultural and recreational.
The Person County Arts Council brings a variety of arts, crafts and educational programming to the region, and there is an active theater arts community. The county also has its own historical museum. Those who enjoy outdoor pursuits fish Lake Mayo s well-stocked waters, and nearby Lake Hyco offers a recreational park for water sports, camping and boating.