Greene County
GA · Pop. 19,586 · Suburban County
Greene County sits in Georgia across 388 square miles, home to 19,586 people at 50.5 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. The median home price is $342,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.68%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F and average winter lows of 33.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. St Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital is 7.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 222-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.68% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 95.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- St Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 7.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Greene County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 74/100
- Median home price
- $342k
- Property tax
- 0.68%
- Growing season
- 222 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 46.1"
- Broadband
- 95.8%
- Nearest hospital
- St Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, 7.9 mi
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Homesteading in Greene County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Greene County?
- Greene County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F, and average winter lows of 33.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $342,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- St Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital is 7.9 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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