Clarke County

GA · Pop. 77,086 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Clarke County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 77,086.

$/Acre: $2,991

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 71/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax4.45%

Cost of Living Index89

Median Household Income$78,229

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,991

Median Home Price$278K

Acres for Sale3923

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,918 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)322 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K628

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate