Decatur County

GA · Pop. 140,798 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Decatur County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 140,798.

$/Acre: $3,938

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 247 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 98.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.11%

Combined Sales Tax5.11%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$92,471

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,938

Median Home Price$394K

Acres for Sale774

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season247 days

Annual Rainfall48.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,263 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K657

Property Crime /100K427

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate