Lamar County

GA · Pop. 169,386 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lamar County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 169,386.

$/Acre: $8,295

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 390.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax4.03%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$43,416

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,295

Median Home Price$552K

Acres for Sale4133

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,754 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)137 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K606

Property Crime /100K770

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak