Pike County
GA · Pop. 19,540 · Suburban County
Pike County is a suburban county in Georgia, spanning 216 square miles with 19,540 residents at a density of 90.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, peas. The median home price is $266,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.92%. 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. Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital is 13 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 70.4% 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 0.92% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A low unemployment rate of 3% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 9.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 70.4% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, is 13 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
Pike County, GA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $266k
- Property tax
- 0.92%
- Growing season
- 235 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.5"
- Broadband
- 70.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, 13 mi
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Homesteading in Pike County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pike County?
- Pike 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, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $266,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.92%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 70.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital is 13 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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