Dooly County

GA · Pop. 25,344 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Dooly County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 25,344.

$/Acre: $2,218

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 56.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax5.3%

Cost of Living Index95.3

Median Household Income$44,571

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,218

Median Home Price$291K

Acres for Sale2212

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall53.9 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,841 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)114 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K536

Property Crime /100K638

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate