Heard County

GA · Pop. 143,031 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Heard County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 143,031.

$/Acre: $3,902

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 221 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 94.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.59%

Combined Sales Tax5.59%

Cost of Living Index94.9

Median Household Income$44,632

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,902

Median Home Price$431K

Acres for Sale4929

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season221 days

Annual Rainfall51.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,510 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)371 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K487

Property Crime /100K494

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate