Harris County

GA · Pop. 90,036 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Harris County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 90,036.

$/Acre: $4,573

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 248 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 137/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax5.4%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$77,435

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,573

Median Home Price$354K

Acres for Sale4897

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season248 days

Annual Rainfall54.7 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,277 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)129 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K541

Property Crime /100K703

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak