Toombs County

GA · Pop. 135,761 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Toombs County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 135,761.

$/Acre: $5,325

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 126.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.39%

Combined Sales Tax5.39%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$60,042

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,325

Median Home Price$406K

Acres for Sale1987

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall53.1 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,291 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)375 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K577

Property Crime /100K483

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak