Bartow County

GA · Pop. 184,261 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bartow County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 184,261.

$/Acre: $4,643
Property Tax: 0.92%
Growing Season: 231 days
Broadband: 64%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 112.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%
Local Sales Tax1.71%
Combined Sales Tax5.71%
Cost of Living Index95.5
Median Household Income$62,339
Poverty Rate17%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,643
Median Home Price$311K
Acres for Sale550
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season231 days
Annual Rainfall54.8 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low36°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation1,930 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)347 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K681
Property Crime /100K773
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyWeak