Habersham County

GA · Pop. 80,627 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Habersham County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 80,627.

$/Acre: $4,593

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 234 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 145.8/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 Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax5.36%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$47,965

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,593

Median Home Price$379K

Acres for Sale1430

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season234 days

Annual Rainfall49.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,869 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)180 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K453

Property Crime /100K413

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak