Elbert County

GA · Pop. 23,575 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Elbert County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 23,575.

$/Acre: $1,168

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 17.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax4.87%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$57,670

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,168

Median Home Price$184K

Acres for Sale3938

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,712 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)305 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K694

Property Crime /100K803

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyStrong