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Carroll County

GA · Pop. 122,187 · Mixed County

69/100Homestead Score

Carroll County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Georgia, spanning 499 square miles with 122,187 residents at a density of 244.9 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $228,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.62%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 209-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.5°F and average winter lows of 31.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 51.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 209 days
Broadband: 96%
Density: 244.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 209-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 96% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, 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

  • 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 244.9 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
69/100
Median home price
$228k
Property tax
0.62%
Growing season
209 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
51.4"
Broadband
96%
Nearest hospital
Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, 0.9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Median Household Income$72,327
Poverty Rate15.6%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$228K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season209 days
Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
Avg Summer High86.5°F
Avg Winter Low31.4°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado10/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalTanner Medical Center - Carrollton (0.9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Carroll County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Carroll County?
Carroll County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 209-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.5°F, and average winter lows of 31.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $228,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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.