Pike County

GA · Pop. 14,390 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Pike County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 14,390.

$/Acre: $1,132

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 23/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 Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax4.73%

Cost of Living Index88.9

Median Household Income$54,858

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,132

Median Home Price$258K

Acres for Sale2772

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall48 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,664 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)260 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K826

Property Crime /100K871

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyStrong