Butts County
GA · Pop. 26,074 · Mixed County
Butts County, Georgia covers 184 square miles with a population of 26,074 and a density of 141.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $228,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.83% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 217-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F and average winter lows of 31.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital is 1.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 217-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.83% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 93.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Butts County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $228k
- Property tax
- 0.83%
- Growing season
- 217 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.5"
- Broadband
- 93.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital, 1.5 mi
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Homesteading in Butts County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Butts County?
- Butts County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 217-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F, and average winter lows of 31.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $228,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.83%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital is 1.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.
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