Liberty County

GA · Pop. 104,725 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Liberty County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 104,725.

$/Acre: $5,529

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 123.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.11%

Combined Sales Tax4.11%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$49,685

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,529

Median Home Price$470K

Acres for Sale3721

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,015 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)335 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K602

Property Crime /100K801

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak