Columbia County

GA · Pop. 146,148 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Columbia County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 146,148.

$/Acre: $2,668

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 85.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax5.27%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$48,202

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,668

Median Home Price$228K

Acres for Sale3022

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,602 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K510

Property Crime /100K496

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate