Dougherty County

GA · Pop. 110,727 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Dougherty County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 110,727.

$/Acre: $5,721
Property Tax: 0.92%
Growing Season: 210 days
Broadband: 53%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 140.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%
Local Sales Tax1.66%
Combined Sales Tax5.66%
Cost of Living Index101.8
Median Household Income$74,373
Poverty Rate14.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,721
Median Home Price$439K
Acres for Sale902
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season210 days
Annual Rainfall54.1 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low40°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation1,789 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)336 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K493
Property Crime /100K584
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City48 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyWeak