Evans County

GA · Pop. 183,831 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Evans County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 183,831.

$/Acre: $8,556

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 215 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 191.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax4.02%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$39,446

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,556

Median Home Price$580K

Acres for Sale50

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season215 days

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,682 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K422

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak