Mitchell County

GA · Pop. 101,061 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mitchell County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 101,061.

$/Acre: $5,329

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 134.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1%

Combined Sales Tax5%

Cost of Living Index94.6

Median Household Income$57,766

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,329

Median Home Price$426K

Acres for Sale1348

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall49.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,395 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)223 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K414

Property Crime /100K376

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak