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Bartow County

GA · Pop. 111,153 · Mixed County

56/100Homestead Score

Bartow County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Georgia, spanning 459 square miles with 111,153 residents at a density of 242.2 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, cotton, soybeans. A median home price of $262,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.73% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 203-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F and average winter lows of 31.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.73%
Growing Season: 203 days
Broadband: 94%
Density: 242.2/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 203-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.73% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 94% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.2% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 242.2 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
56/100
Median home price
$262k
Property tax
0.73%
Growing season
203 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
42.1"
Broadband
94%
Nearest hospital
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, 3.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%
Median Household Income$79,431
Poverty Rate10.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$262K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season203 days
Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
Avg Summer High90.4°F
Avg Winter Low31.7°F
Top CropsHay, Cotton, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado9/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalPiedmont Cartersville Medical Center (3.7 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage94%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Bartow County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Bartow County?
Bartow County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 203-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F, and average winter lows of 31.7°F. The established crops are hay, cotton, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $262,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.73%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 94% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is 3.7 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.