Baker County

GA · Pop. 154,494 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Baker County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 154,494.

$/Acre: $4,868

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 148.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.89%

Combined Sales Tax5.89%

Cost of Living Index98.6

Median Household Income$86,822

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,868

Median Home Price$326K

Acres for Sale3115

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall50.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,238 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)318 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K584

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak