Walton County

GA · Pop. 9,538 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Walton County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 9,538.

$/Acre: $1,320

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 22.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax5.25%

Cost of Living Index91.9

Median Household Income$77,885

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,320

Median Home Price$308K

Acres for Sale4968

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall53.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,736 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)390 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K887

Property Crime /100K677

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyStrong