Stewart County

GA · Pop. 193,564 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Stewart County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 193,564.

$/Acre: $5,651

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 233 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 127.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax4.18%

Cost of Living Index100.6

Median Household Income$93,100

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,651

Median Home Price$374K

Acres for Sale2389

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season233 days

Annual Rainfall55 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,004 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)371 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K395

Property Crime /100K272

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak