Wayne County

GA · Pop. 35,126 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wayne County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 35,126.

$/Acre: $4,068

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 92.9/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 Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax5.52%

Cost of Living Index94.2

Median Household Income$92,654

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,068

Median Home Price$348K

Acres for Sale4260

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,971 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K477

Property Crime /100K590

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate