Wheeler County

GA · Pop. 197,496 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wheeler County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 197,496.

$/Acre: $4,365

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 143.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax4.68%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$42,878

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,365

Median Home Price$268K

Acres for Sale2542

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall52.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,369 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)261 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K623

Property Crime /100K700

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak