Marion County
GA · Pop. 7,474 · Rural County
Marion County, Georgia covers 366 square miles with a population of 7,474 and a density of 20.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, cotton, peanuts. The median home price is $122,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.7%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 237-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.9°F and average winter lows of 33.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Phoebe Sumter Medical Center is 25.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.8% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 237-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.7% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 20.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, is 25.7 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
Marion County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 76/100
- Median home price
- $122k
- Property tax
- 0.7%
- Growing season
- 237 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.4"
- Broadband
- 87.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, 25.7 mi
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Homesteading in Marion County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Marion County?
- Marion County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 237-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.9°F, and average winter lows of 33.7°F. The established crops are hay, cotton, peanuts.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.7%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 87.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Phoebe Sumter Medical Center is 25.7 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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