Union County

GA · Pop. 143,055 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Union County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 143,055.

$/Acre: $4,022

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 105.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.64%

Combined Sales Tax4.64%

Cost of Living Index97.9

Median Household Income$54,663

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,022

Median Home Price$404K

Acres for Sale2289

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,424 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)316 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K625

Property Crime /100K548

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak