Burke County

GA · Pop. 151,461 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Burke County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 151,461.

$/Acre: $3,391

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 221 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 107.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax4.32%

Cost of Living Index92.6

Median Household Income$83,504

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,391

Median Home Price$405K

Acres for Sale2319

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season221 days

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,489 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)145 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K534

Property Crime /100K498

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak