Emanuel County

GA · Pop. 91,025 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Emanuel County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 91,025.

$/Acre: $8,176

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 208.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax5.06%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$81,894

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,176

Median Home Price$555K

Acres for Sale3331

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall54.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,562 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)207 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K606

Property Crime /100K487

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak