Stephens County

GA · Pop. 189,631 · Urban County

6Homestead Score

Stephens County is a urban county in GA with a population of approximately 189,631.

$/Acre: $10,922

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 554.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax5.16%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$76,662

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,922

Median Home Price$610K

Acres for Sale2481

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall54.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,211 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)221 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K153

Property Crime /100K200

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak