DeKalb County

GA · Pop. 172,997 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

DeKalb County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 172,997.

$/Acre: $6,614

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 219 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 165.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.69%

Combined Sales Tax4.69%

Cost of Living Index95.6

Median Household Income$90,633

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,614

Median Home Price$514K

Acres for Sale3758

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season219 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,472 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)322 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K407

Property Crime /100K484

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak