Lumpkin County

GA · Pop. 33,240 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Lumpkin County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 33,240.

$/Acre: $1,182

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 18.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax4.58%

Cost of Living Index91.6

Median Household Income$39,143

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,182

Median Home Price$268K

Acres for Sale1225

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall50.3 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,655 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K856

Property Crime /100K543

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyStrong