Monroe County
GA · Pop. 28,919 · Suburban County
Monroe County is a suburban county in Georgia, spanning 396 square miles with 28,919 residents at a density of 73 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on wheat, hay, haylage. The median home price is $243,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.69%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F and average winter lows of 34.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.8 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Monroe County Hospital is 1.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 227-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.69% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Monroe County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Monroe County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 86/100
- Median home price
- $243k
- Property tax
- 0.69%
- Growing season
- 227 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 46.8"
- Broadband
- 98.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Monroe County Hospital, 1.6 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
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Homesteading in Monroe County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Monroe County?
- Monroe County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F, and average winter lows of 34.1°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $243,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.69%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Monroe County Hospital is 1.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.
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