Calhoun County

GA · Pop. 156,546 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Calhoun County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 156,546.

$/Acre: $4,161

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 96.3/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 Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax4.05%

Cost of Living Index102.2

Median Household Income$79,658

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,161

Median Home Price$280K

Acres for Sale45

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,849 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)192 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K523

Property Crime /100K642

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate