Marion County

GA · Pop. 28,065 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Marion County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 28,065.

$/Acre: $972

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 234 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 29/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax5.5%

Cost of Living Index91.2

Median Household Income$63,535

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$972

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale260

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season234 days

Annual Rainfall53.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,733 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)213 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K438

Property Crime /100K536

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate