Taylor County

GA · Pop. 24,805 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Taylor County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 24,805.

$/Acre: $1,350

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 14.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.69%

Combined Sales Tax5.69%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$64,853

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,350

Median Home Price$181K

Acres for Sale2126

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,670 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)279 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K678

Property Crime /100K838

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyStrong