Miller County

GA · Pop. 140,737 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Miller County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 140,737.

$/Acre: $2,809

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 219 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 88.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax5.6%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$90,349

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,809

Median Home Price$281K

Acres for Sale3673

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season219 days

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,635 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K524

Property Crime /100K486

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate