Spalding County

GA · Pop. 185,310 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Spalding County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 185,310.

$/Acre: $4,278

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 238 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 115.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax5.75%

Cost of Living Index101.4

Median Household Income$80,145

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,278

Median Home Price$314K

Acres for Sale2396

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season238 days

Annual Rainfall55 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,681 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)339 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K506

Property Crime /100K384

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyWeak