Greene County

GA · Pop. 163,946 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Greene County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 163,946.

$/Acre: $5,010

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 125.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax4.71%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$38,007

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,010

Median Home Price$406K

Acres for Sale626

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,049 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)240 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K569

Property Crime /100K429

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak