Jones County

GA · Pop. 143,941 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jones County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 143,941.

$/Acre: $3,044

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 210 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 84.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax5.36%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$59,632

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,044

Median Home Price$367K

Acres for Sale3214

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season210 days

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,754 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)360 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K463

Property Crime /100K501

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate