Taliaferro County

GA · Pop. 26,816 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Taliaferro County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 26,816.

$/Acre: $1,289

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 28.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax5.52%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$89,276

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,289

Median Home Price$165K

Acres for Sale3960

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall51.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,462 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)284 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K361

Property Crime /100K333

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate