Newton County

GA · Pop. 192,791 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Newton County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 192,791.

$/Acre: $4,836

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 219 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 119.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.49%

Combined Sales Tax5.49%

Cost of Living Index102.3

Median Household Income$81,714

Poverty Rate17.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,836

Median Home Price$366K

Acres for Sale995

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season219 days

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,542 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)101 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K539

Property Crime /100K429

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak