Wilkes County

GA · Pop. 26,361 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Wilkes County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 26,361.

$/Acre: $1,192

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 17.6/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 Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax5.36%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$35,991

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,192

Median Home Price$300K

Acres for Sale301

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall52.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,074 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)201 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K612

Property Crime /100K428

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyStrong