Cobb County

GA · Pop. 156,475 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cobb County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 156,475.

$/Acre: $3,410

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 88.5/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 Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax4.42%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$49,612

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,410

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale4396

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,051 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)114 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K516

Property Crime /100K434

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate