Sumter County

GA · Pop. 126,401 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Sumter County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 126,401.

$/Acre: $4,697

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 230 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 135.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax4.32%

Cost of Living Index96.1

Median Household Income$62,755

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,697

Median Home Price$327K

Acres for Sale2973

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season230 days

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,949 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)348 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K495

Property Crime /100K447

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak