Fayette County

GA · Pop. 6,040 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Fayette County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 6,040.

$/Acre: $1,148

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 15.6/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 Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax5.57%

Cost of Living Index88.6

Median Household Income$84,050

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,148

Median Home Price$142K

Acres for Sale2819

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,999 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)140 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K715

Property Crime /100K624

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyStrong