Richmond County

GA · Pop. 94,892 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Richmond County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 94,892.

$/Acre: $3,927

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 94.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax4.98%

Cost of Living Index93.2

Median Household Income$56,886

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,927

Median Home Price$402K

Acres for Sale1390

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,469 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)271 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K545

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate