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