Putnam County

GA · Pop. 154,551 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Putnam County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 154,551.

$/Acre: $7,621

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 224 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 167.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax4.9%

Cost of Living Index95.2

Median Household Income$61,889

Poverty Rate24.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,621

Median Home Price$406K

Acres for Sale4729

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season224 days

Annual Rainfall54.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,651 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)308 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K424

Property Crime /100K389

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak