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