Pickens County

GA · Pop. 45,304 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pickens County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 45,304.

$/Acre: $4,756

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 133.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax4.29%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$84,724

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,756

Median Home Price$470K

Acres for Sale3543

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,288 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)156 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K477

Property Crime /100K319

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak