Dade County

GA · Pop. 167,821 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

Dade County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 167,821.

$/Acre: $4,522

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 104/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 Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax4.66%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$79,304

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,522

Median Home Price$269K

Acres for Sale2219

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,269 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)374 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K405

Property Crime /100K286

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyWeak