Montgomery County

GA · Pop. 89,074 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 89,074.

$/Acre: $4,868

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 210 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 125.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax4.76%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$49,074

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,868

Median Home Price$344K

Acres for Sale3722

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season210 days

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,249 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K545

Property Crime /100K353

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak