Brooks County

GA · Pop. 117,031 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Brooks County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 117,031.

$/Acre: $3,816

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 215 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 100.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax4.37%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$64,953

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,816

Median Home Price$251K

Acres for Sale2044

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season215 days

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,887 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K551

Property Crime /100K696

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak