Turner County

GA · Pop. 154,382 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Turner County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 154,382.

$/Acre: $4,179
Property Tax: 0.92%
Growing Season: 232 days
Broadband: 74%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 109.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%
Local Sales Tax0.6%
Combined Sales Tax4.6%
Cost of Living Index101.8
Median Household Income$83,244
Poverty Rate12.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,179
Median Home Price$447K
Acres for Sale2379
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season232 days
Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low40°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,519 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)361 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.9
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K525
Property Crime /100K427
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyWeak