McDuffie County

GA · Pop. 45,274 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

McDuffie County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 45,274.

$/Acre: $1,139

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 27.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax5.25%

Cost of Living Index101.9

Median Household Income$73,587

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,139

Median Home Price$287K

Acres for Sale3409

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,589 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K505

Property Crime /100K597

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate