Quitman County

GA · Pop. 141,735 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Quitman County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 141,735.

$/Acre: $5,868

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 153.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax4.51%

Cost of Living Index90

Median Household Income$65,306

Poverty Rate23.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,868

Median Home Price$427K

Acres for Sale1148

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,160 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K632

Property Crime /100K585

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak