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