Bleckley County

GA · Pop. 162,910 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Bleckley County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 162,910.

$/Acre: $6,424
Property Tax: 0.92%
Growing Season: 224 days
Broadband: 69%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 145.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%
Local Sales Tax1.24%
Combined Sales Tax5.24%
Cost of Living Index100.4
Median Household Income$72,252
Poverty Rate12%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,424
Median Home Price$366K
Acres for Sale3569
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season224 days
Annual Rainfall52.8 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low32°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,207 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)270 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K634
Property Crime /100K806
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City48 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%
Ag EconomyWeak