Thomas County

GA · Pop. 47,497 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Thomas County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 47,497.

$/Acre: $2,797

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 88.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.79%

Combined Sales Tax5.79%

Cost of Living Index100.2

Median Household Income$59,020

Poverty Rate14.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,797

Median Home Price$209K

Acres for Sale4652

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,034 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)135 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503

Property Crime /100K631

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate