Gordon County
GA · Pop. 58,336 · Mixed County
Gordon County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Georgia, spanning 356 square miles with 58,336 residents at a density of 163.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, haylage. The median home price is $206,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.71%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 214-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.3°F and average winter lows of 31.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Adventhealth Gordon is 3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 214-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.71% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Adventhealth Gordon, with an emergency room, is just 3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.2% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- 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
Gordon County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 55/100
- Median home price
- $206k
- Property tax
- 0.71%
- Growing season
- 214 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.4"
- Broadband
- 94.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Adventhealth Gordon, 3 mi
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Homesteading in Gordon County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Gordon County?
- Gordon County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 214-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.3°F, and average winter lows of 31.9°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $206,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.71%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Adventhealth Gordon is 3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.
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