Carroll County

GA · Pop. 144,607 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Carroll County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 144,607.

$/Acre: $9,837

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 333.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax5.82%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$59,135

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,837

Median Home Price$665K

Acres for Sale2803

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall54.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,866 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)213 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K494

Property Crime /100K542

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak