Monroe County

GA · Pop. 183,637 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Monroe County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 183,637.

$/Acre: $6,976

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 210 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 163.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax5.99%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$69,198

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,976

Median Home Price$408K

Acres for Sale3349

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season210 days

Annual Rainfall54.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,254 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K556

Property Crime /100K389

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak