Meriwether County

GA · Pop. 163,202 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Meriwether County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 163,202.

$/Acre: $8,852

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 387.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax5.86%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$35,719

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,852

Median Home Price$621K

Acres for Sale3041

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,718 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)313 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K493

Property Crime /100K366

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak