Oglethorpe County

GA · Pop. 26,150 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Oglethorpe County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 26,150.

$/Acre: $1,358

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 19.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax4.86%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$75,565

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,358

Median Home Price$141K

Acres for Sale4856

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,430 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)258 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K666

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyStrong