Chattahoochee County

GA · Pop. 163,335 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Chattahoochee County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 163,335.

$/Acre: $4,250

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 102.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax5.76%

Cost of Living Index100.4

Median Household Income$55,884

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,250

Median Home Price$295K

Acres for Sale1452

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,198 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K525

Property Crime /100K422

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak