Bacon County
GA · Pop. 11,129 · Suburban County
Bacon County, Georgia covers 284 square miles with a population of 11,129 and a density of 39.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on cotton, hay, peanuts. A median home price of $104,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.02% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 263-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F and average winter lows of 41.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Bacon County Hospital is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 263-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $104,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Bacon County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 0.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 20.9% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Bacon County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 100/100
- Median home price
- $104k
- Property tax
- 1.02%
- Growing season
- 263 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 46.7"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Bacon County Hospital, 0.9 mi
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Homesteading in Bacon County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Bacon County?
- Bacon County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 263-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F, and average winter lows of 41.5°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, peanuts.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $104,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.02%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Bacon County Hospital is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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