Lowndes County

GA · Pop. 77,740 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lowndes County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 77,740.

$/Acre: $9,436

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 213.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.69%

Combined Sales Tax4.69%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$41,774

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,436

Median Home Price$459K

Acres for Sale722

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,660 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)384 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K543

Property Crime /100K458

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak