Houston County

GA · Pop. 198,735 · Urban County

6Homestead Score

Houston County is a urban county in GA with a population of approximately 198,735.

$/Acre: $8,835

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 247 days

Broadband: 91%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 600.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax5.52%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$75,175

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,835

Median Home Price$622K

Acres for Sale1507

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season247 days

Annual Rainfall54.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,566 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)224 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K311

Property Crime /100K346

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital3.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage91%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City18 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak