Berrien County

GA · Pop. 33,063 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Berrien County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 33,063.

$/Acre: $1,323

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 27.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.48%

Combined Sales Tax5.48%

Cost of Living Index92.9

Median Household Income$81,837

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,323

Median Home Price$176K

Acres for Sale4290

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall54 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,858 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)392 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K487

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate