Fannin County

GA · Pop. 183,132 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Fannin County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 183,132.

$/Acre: $8,799

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 234 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 201.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.12%

Combined Sales Tax5.12%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$54,025

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,799

Median Home Price$589K

Acres for Sale646

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season234 days

Annual Rainfall53.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,189 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)209 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K440

Property Crime /100K332

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak