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