Lee County
GA · Pop. 33,337 · Suburban County
Lee County is a suburban county in Georgia, spanning 356 square miles with 33,337 residents at a density of 93.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, corn, wheat. The median home price is $227,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 239-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F and average winter lows of 37.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.5 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Phoebe North is 14.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 239-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
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.
- The nearest hospital, Phoebe North, is 14.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Lee County, GA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $227k
- Property tax
- 1%
- Growing season
- 239 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.5"
- Broadband
- 92.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Phoebe North, 14.7 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Lee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lee County?
- Lee County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 239-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F, and average winter lows of 37.1°F. The established crops are cotton, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $227,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Phoebe North is 14.7 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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