Johnson County

GA · Pop. 5,371 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Johnson County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 5,371.

$/Acre: $1,164

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 217 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 13.3/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.26%

Combined Sales Tax5.26%

Cost of Living Index101.2

Median Household Income$44,059

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,164

Median Home Price$304K

Acres for Sale2248

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season217 days

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,068 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K861

Property Crime /100K598

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyStrong