Butts County

GA · Pop. 169,276 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Butts County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 169,276.

$/Acre: $5,175

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 224 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 113.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax5.35%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$93,566

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,175

Median Home Price$310K

Acres for Sale3640

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season224 days

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,346 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)221 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K314

Property Crime /100K377

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak