Dade County
GA · Pop. 16,196 · Suburban County
Dade County, Georgia covers 174 square miles with a population of 16,196 and a density of 93.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $167,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.62% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F and average winter lows of 30.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 58.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Parkridge West Hospital is 15.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 200-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $167,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The nearest hospital, Parkridge West Hospital, is 15.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Dade County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 66/100
- Median home price
- $167k
- Property tax
- 0.62%
- Growing season
- 200 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 58.5"
- Broadband
- 99.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Parkridge West Hospital, 15.2 mi
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Homesteading in Dade County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dade County?
- Dade County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F, and average winter lows of 30.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $167,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Parkridge West Hospital is 15.2 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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