Charlton County

GA · Pop. 171,553 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Charlton County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 171,553.

$/Acre: $5,333

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 147.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax4.62%

Cost of Living Index91.9

Median Household Income$88,713

Poverty Rate22.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,333

Median Home Price$343K

Acres for Sale1332

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,156 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)274 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K537

Property Crime /100K336

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak