Screven County

GA · Pop. 117,005 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Screven County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 117,005.

$/Acre: $2,887

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 65.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax5.06%

Cost of Living Index98.1

Median Household Income$48,797

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,887

Median Home Price$247K

Acres for Sale1768

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,999 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)359 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K402

Property Crime /100K500

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate