Worth County

GA · Pop. 95,759 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Worth County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 95,759.

$/Acre: $3,068
Property Tax: 0.92%
Growing Season: 242 days
Broadband: 88%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 90.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%
Local Sales Tax0.71%
Combined Sales Tax4.71%
Cost of Living Index89.2
Median Household Income$51,727
Poverty Rate25.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,068
Median Home Price$248K
Acres for Sale4673
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 Rainfall53.3 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low35°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation1,971 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)271 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K604
Property Crime /100K380
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City37 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%
Ag EconomyModerate