Lanier County

GA · Pop. 195,065 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lanier County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 195,065.

$/Acre: $4,825

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 247 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 109.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax4.66%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$80,732

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,825

Median Home Price$281K

Acres for Sale1448

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season247 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,626 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K485

Property Crime /100K572

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak