Murray County

GA · Pop. 114,737 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Murray County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 114,737.

$/Acre: $3,957

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 87.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax5.2%

Cost of Living Index88.5

Median Household Income$81,154

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,957

Median Home Price$425K

Acres for Sale662

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,661 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)289 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K550

Property Crime /100K368

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate