Laurens County

GA · Pop. 50,466 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Laurens County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 50,466.

$/Acre: $1,372

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 42.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax5.92%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$69,753

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,372

Median Home Price$141K

Acres for Sale279

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,069 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)296 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K585

Property Crime /100K739

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate