Barrow County

GA · Pop. 59,150 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Barrow County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 59,150.

$/Acre: $1,079

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 33.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax4.15%

Cost of Living Index89.6

Median Household Income$53,509

Poverty Rate22.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,079

Median Home Price$181K

Acres for Sale1704

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,187 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K416

Property Crime /100K536

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate