Jefferson County

GA · Pop. 14,711 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 14,711.

$/Acre: $939

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 9.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.89%

Combined Sales Tax5.89%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$52,999

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$939

Median Home Price$269K

Acres for Sale468

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall45 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,668 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)225 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K797

Property Crime /100K772

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyStrong