Lamar County
GA · Pop. 19,098 · Mixed County
Lamar County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Georgia, spanning 184 square miles with 19,098 residents at a density of 103.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, soybeans. A median home price of $201,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.95% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 235-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.9°F and average winter lows of 34.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Monroe County Hospital is 12 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.9% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 235-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.95% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 96.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low poverty rate of 10.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Monroe County Hospital, is 12 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Lamar County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $201k
- Property tax
- 0.95%
- Growing season
- 235 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.5"
- Broadband
- 96.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Monroe County Hospital, 12 mi
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Homesteading in Lamar County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lamar County?
- Lamar County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 235-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.9°F, and average winter lows of 34.8°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $201,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.95%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Monroe County Hospital is 12 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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