Dodge County

GA · Pop. 81,405 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Dodge County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 81,405.

$/Acre: $5,379

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 121.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.8%

Combined Sales Tax5.8%

Cost of Living Index100.6

Median Household Income$46,493

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,379

Median Home Price$323K

Acres for Sale4387

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,372 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K447

Property Crime /100K580

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak