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Floyd County

GA · Pop. 98,985 · Mixed County

55/100Homestead Score

Floyd County sits in Georgia across 510 square miles, home to 98,985 people at 194.1 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $194,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.8% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.6°F and average winter lows of 33.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Redmond Regional Medical Center is 1.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.8%
Growing Season: 227 days
Broadband: 93.7%
Density: 194.1/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 227-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.8% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $194,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 93.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Redmond Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
55/100
Median home price
$194k
Property tax
0.8%
Growing season
227 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
54.1"
Broadband
93.7%
Nearest hospital
Redmond Regional Medical Center, 1.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%
Median Household Income$62,540
Poverty Rate16.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$194K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season227 days
Annual Rainfall54.1 inches
Avg Summer High88.6°F
Avg Winter Low33.1°F
Top CropsHay, Corn, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado10/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalRedmond Regional Medical Center (1.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage93.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Floyd County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Floyd County?
Floyd County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.6°F, and average winter lows of 33.1°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $194,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.8%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 93.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Redmond Regional Medical Center is 1.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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.