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