Jenkins County

GA · Pop. 130,406 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jenkins County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 130,406.

$/Acre: $3,416

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 100.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax4.8%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$48,667

Poverty Rate22.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,416

Median Home Price$403K

Acres for Sale4243

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,941 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)147 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K354

Property Crime /100K233

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak