Jeff Davis County

GA · Pop. 78,313 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Jeff Davis County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 78,313.

$/Acre: $4,363

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 248 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 111.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax5.2%

Cost of Living Index102.3

Median Household Income$83,246

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,363

Median Home Price$452K

Acres for Sale3580

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season248 days

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,612 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K608

Property Crime /100K525

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak