Whitfield County

GA · Pop. 82,227 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Whitfield County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 82,227.

$/Acre: $2,779

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 88.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax5.19%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$86,885

Poverty Rate20.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,779

Median Home Price$385K

Acres for Sale538

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,442 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)102 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K553

Property Crime /100K577

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate