Rabun County

GA · Pop. 72,803 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Rabun County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 72,803.

$/Acre: $1,799

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 233 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 48.3/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 Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax5.25%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$41,673

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,799

Median Home Price$285K

Acres for Sale4364

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season233 days

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,084 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K405

Property Crime /100K449

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate