Grady County
GA · Pop. 26,056 · Suburban County
Grady County, Georgia covers 454 square miles with a population of 26,056 and a density of 57.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, peanuts. The median home price is $137,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.98%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 249-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F and average winter lows of 39°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Grady General Hospital is 2.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 249-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $137,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Grady General Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.2% reflects a stable local job base.
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.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 20.6% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Grady County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 85/100
- Median home price
- $137k
- Property tax
- 0.98%
- Growing season
- 249 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.9"
- Broadband
- 98.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Grady General Hospital, 2.8 mi
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Homesteading in Grady County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grady County?
- Grady County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 249-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F, and average winter lows of 39°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, peanuts.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $137,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.98%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Grady General Hospital is 2.8 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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