Baldwin County

GA · Pop. 77,515 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Baldwin County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 77,515.

$/Acre: $4,172

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 94/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.02%

Combined Sales Tax5.02%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$36,419

Poverty Rate24.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,172

Median Home Price$344K

Acres for Sale1168

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,768 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K584

Property Crime /100K727

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate