Morgan County

GA · Pop. 49,774 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Morgan County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 49,774.

$/Acre: $1,337

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 39.7/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 Tax0.43%

Combined Sales Tax4.43%

Cost of Living Index95.1

Median Household Income$45,772

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,337

Median Home Price$259K

Acres for Sale422

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,445 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)338 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K559

Property Crime /100K362

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate