Troup County
GA · Pop. 69,821 · Mixed County
Troup County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Georgia, spanning 414 square miles with 69,821 residents at a density of 168.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, beans. The median home price is $188,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.97%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 217-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F and average winter lows of 34.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is 1.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 217-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $188,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 92.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A poverty rate of 18.5% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Troup County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $188k
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- Growing season
- 217 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.3"
- Broadband
- 92.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, 1.7 mi
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Homesteading in Troup County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Troup County?
- Troup County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 217-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F, and average winter lows of 34.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, beans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $188,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.97%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 92.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is 1.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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