Bacon County

GA · Pop. 25,260 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Bacon County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 25,260.

$/Acre: $1,020

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 30.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.1%

Combined Sales Tax4.1%

Cost of Living Index87.9

Median Household Income$58,338

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,020

Median Home Price$213K

Acres for Sale2578

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,154 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)259 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K525

Property Crime /100K632

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate