Atkinson County

GA · Pop. 88,145 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Atkinson County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 88,145.

$/Acre: $1,890
Property Tax: 0.92%
Growing Season: 241 days
Broadband: 77%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 60.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%
Local Sales Tax1.76%
Combined Sales Tax5.76%
Cost of Living Index90.9
Median Household Income$86,053
Poverty Rate11.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,890
Median Home Price$341K
Acres for Sale1837
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season241 days
Annual Rainfall50.2 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low34°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,507 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)151 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471
Property Crime /100K349
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyModerate