Catoosa County

GA · Pop. 26,305 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Catoosa County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 26,305.

$/Acre: $1,200

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 28.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax4.31%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$52,033

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,200

Median Home Price$140K

Acres for Sale1594

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,332 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K381

Property Crime /100K376

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate