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