Chattooga County
GA · Pop. 24,975 · Suburban County
Chattooga County sits in Georgia across 313 square miles, home to 24,975 people at 79.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, soybeans. The median home price is $99,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.86%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F and average winter lows of 29.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 55 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Redmond Regional Medical Center is 16.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 210-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.86% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $99,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 90.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Redmond Regional Medical Center, is 16.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 20.1% 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
Chattooga County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 57/100
- Median home price
- $99k
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- Growing season
- 210 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 55"
- Broadband
- 90.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Redmond Regional Medical Center, 16.1 mi
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Homesteading in Chattooga County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Chattooga County?
- Chattooga County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F, and average winter lows of 29.8°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $99,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.86%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Redmond Regional Medical Center is 16.1 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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