Gordon County

GA · Pop. 151,296 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Gordon County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 151,296.

$/Acre: $5,609

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 162.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax4.37%

Cost of Living Index96.9

Median Household Income$39,726

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,609

Median Home Price$450K

Acres for Sale364

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,918 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)131 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

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 /100K356

Property Crime /100K252

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak