Webster County

GA · Pop. 35,634 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Webster County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 35,634.

$/Acre: $1,042

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 247 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 22.8/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 Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax4.89%

Cost of Living Index96.4

Median Household Income$82,272

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,042

Median Home Price$286K

Acres for Sale4619

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season247 days

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,181 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)333 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K661

Property Crime /100K749

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyStrong