Chatham County

GA · Pop. 24,414 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Chatham County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 24,414.

$/Acre: $1,357

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 31/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.11%

Combined Sales Tax4.11%

Cost of Living Index95.1

Median Household Income$41,219

Poverty Rate10.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,357

Median Home Price$148K

Acres for Sale3501

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall54.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,478 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K460

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate