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