Hart County
GA · Pop. 26,484 · Mixed County
Hart County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Georgia, spanning 232 square miles with 26,484 residents at a density of 114.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, soybeans. A median home price of $207,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.54% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 240-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F and average winter lows of 33.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. St Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Inc is 11.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 240-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 11.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, St Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Inc, is 11.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Hart County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 68/100
- Median home price
- $207k
- Property tax
- 0.54%
- Growing season
- 240 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.6"
- Broadband
- 93.6%
- Nearest hospital
- St Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Inc, 11.5 mi
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Homesteading in Hart County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hart County?
- Hart County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 240-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F, and average winter lows of 33.7°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $207,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- St Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Inc is 11.5 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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