Effingham County

GA · Pop. 154,636 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Effingham County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 154,636.

$/Acre: $3,818

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 230 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 102.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax4.82%

Cost of Living Index95.6

Median Household Income$37,109

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,818

Median Home Price$273K

Acres for Sale2462

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season230 days

Annual Rainfall51.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,388 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)171 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K619

Property Crime /100K561

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak