Banks County

GA · Pop. 192,019 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Banks County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 192,019.

$/Acre: $10,855

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 295.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax4.58%

Cost of Living Index91.5

Median Household Income$94,086

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,855

Median Home Price$703K

Acres for Sale2941

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,713 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)361 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K499

Property Crime /100K472

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak