Oconee County

GA · Pop. 98,879 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Oconee County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 98,879.

$/Acre: $2,421

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 65.2/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 Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax4.5%

Cost of Living Index92.1

Median Household Income$85,122

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,421

Median Home Price$359K

Acres for Sale2056

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,633 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K543

Property Crime /100K737

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate