Cherokee County

GA · Pop. 198,008 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cherokee County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 198,008.

$/Acre: $9,859

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 224 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 267.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax4.93%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$44,286

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,859

Median Home Price$659K

Acres for Sale2267

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season224 days

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,281 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)377 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K525

Property Crime /100K632

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak