Dooly County
GA · Pop. 11,026 · Suburban County
Dooly County is a suburban county in Georgia, spanning 393 square miles with 11,026 residents at a density of 28.1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, peanuts, wheat. A median home price of $96,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.24% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 237-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.8°F and average winter lows of 36.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Crisp Regional Hospital is 12.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 237-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $96,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, peanuts, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Crisp Regional Hospital, is 12.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 19.7% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Dooly County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 76/100
- Median home price
- $96k
- Property tax
- 1.24%
- Growing season
- 237 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.9"
- Broadband
- 94.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Crisp Regional Hospital, 12.1 mi
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Homesteading in Dooly County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dooly County?
- Dooly County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 237-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.8°F, and average winter lows of 36.9°F. The established crops are cotton, peanuts, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $96,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.24%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Crisp Regional Hospital is 12.1 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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