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Lowndes County

GA · Pop. 119,055 · Mixed County

66/100Homestead Score

Lowndes County, Georgia covers 497 square miles with a population of 119,055 and a density of 239.5 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on cotton, peanuts, hay. The median home price is $198,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.83%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 252-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F and average winter lows of 40.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. South Georgia Medical Center is 2.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.83%
Growing Season: 252 days
Broadband: 97.3%
Density: 239.5/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 252-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.83% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $198,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 97.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • South Georgia Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 2.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

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.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A poverty rate of 20.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Lowndes County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
66/100
Median home price
$198k
Property tax
0.83%
Growing season
252 days (zone 9a)
Annual rainfall
54.2"
Broadband
97.3%
Nearest hospital
South Georgia Medical Center, 2.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%
Median Household Income$55,887
Poverty Rate20.3%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$198K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9a
Growing Season252 days
Annual Rainfall54.2 inches
Avg Summer High90.7°F
Avg Winter Low40.4°F
Top CropsCotton, Peanuts, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado8/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSouth Georgia Medical Center (2.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage97.3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Lowndes County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 252-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F, and average winter lows of 40.4°F. The established crops are cotton, peanuts, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $198,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.83%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 97.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
South Georgia Medical Center is 2.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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.