Macon County

GA · Pop. 15,471 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Macon County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 15,471.

$/Acre: $1,016

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 15.3/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.64%

Combined Sales Tax4.64%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$61,092

Poverty Rate8.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,016

Median Home Price$208K

Acres for Sale2342

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall49 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,935 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)350 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K826

Property Crime /100K603

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyStrong