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