Colquitt County

GA · Pop. 196,314 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Colquitt County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 196,314.

$/Acre: $4,790

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 249 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 116.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax5.42%

Cost of Living Index99.4

Median Household Income$59,488

Poverty Rate10.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,790

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale4492

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season249 days

Annual Rainfall49.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,620 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K568

Property Crime /100K494

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak