Schley County

GA · Pop. 55,597 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Schley County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 55,597.

$/Acre: $1,579

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 44.7/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 Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax5.5%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$71,408

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,579

Median Home Price$276K

Acres for Sale893

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall49.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,825 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)329 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K505

Property Crime /100K532

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate