Wilcox County

GA · Pop. 17,775 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Wilcox County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 17,775.

$/Acre: $1,214

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 10.6/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax5.91%

Cost of Living Index91.5

Median Household Income$92,338

Poverty Rate20.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,214

Median Home Price$250K

Acres for Sale4964

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,526 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)179 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K823

Property Crime /100K518

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyStrong