Lee County

GA · Pop. 106,110 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lee County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 106,110.

$/Acre: $4,308

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 233 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 120.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax5.61%

Cost of Living Index88.2

Median Household Income$85,869

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,308

Median Home Price$349K

Acres for Sale4429

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season233 days

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,316 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)290 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K677

Property Crime /100K775

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak