Chattooga County

GA · Pop. 93,246 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Chattooga County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 93,246.

$/Acre: $3,291

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 86.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.63%

Combined Sales Tax5.63%

Cost of Living Index91.2

Median Household Income$72,744

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,291

Median Home Price$394K

Acres for Sale4212

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,467 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)327 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K514

Property Crime /100K416

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate