Dawson County

GA · Pop. 192,767 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Dawson County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 192,767.

$/Acre: $10,310

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 253.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.28%

Combined Sales Tax5.28%

Cost of Living Index101.6

Median Household Income$92,110

Poverty Rate12%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,310

Median Home Price$541K

Acres for Sale3634

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall53.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,719 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)117 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K376

Property Crime /100K267

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak