Clay County

GA · Pop. 106,236 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Clay County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 106,236.

$/Acre: $2,963

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 66/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax5.64%

Cost of Living Index100.7

Median Household Income$40,627

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,963

Median Home Price$246K

Acres for Sale3190

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall52.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,747 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)218 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K487

Property Crime /100K395

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate