McIntosh County

GA · Pop. 146,063 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

McIntosh County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 146,063.

$/Acre: $11,211

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 212 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 270.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax5.97%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$61,000

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,211

Median Home Price$569K

Acres for Sale4308

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season212 days

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,581 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)151 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K495

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak