Muscogee County

GA · Pop. 161,214 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Muscogee County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 161,214.

$/Acre: $3,194

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 231 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 101.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax4.31%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$48,048

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,194

Median Home Price$246K

Acres for Sale1917

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season231 days

Annual Rainfall49.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,613 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)233 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K382

Property Crime /100K300

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak