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Baldwin County

GA · Pop. 43,669 · Mixed County

68/100Homestead Score

Baldwin County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Georgia, spanning 259 square miles with 43,669 residents at a density of 168.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. The median home price is $165,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.74%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 225-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F and average winter lows of 33.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 47 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Navicent Health Baldwin is 2.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.74%
Growing Season: 225 days
Broadband: 97.8%
Density: 168.6/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 225-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.74% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $165,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Navicent Health Baldwin, with an emergency room, is just 2.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A poverty rate of 22% 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

Baldwin County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
68/100
Median home price
$165k
Property tax
0.74%
Growing season
225 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
47"
Broadband
97.8%
Nearest hospital
Navicent Health Baldwin, 2.1 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.74%
Median Household Income$55,413
Poverty Rate22%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$165K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season225 days
Annual Rainfall47 inches
Avg Summer High91.4°F
Avg Winter Low33.8°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado6/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalNavicent Health Baldwin (2.1 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage97.8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Baldwin County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 225-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F, and average winter lows of 33.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $165,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.74%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Navicent Health Baldwin is 2.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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.