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