Peach County

GA · Pop. 62,826 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Peach County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 62,826.

$/Acre: $2,739

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 246 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 61.7/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 Index91.2

Median Household Income$82,307

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,739

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale3743

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season246 days

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,776 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)317 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K660

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate