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Richmond County

GA · Pop. 206,040 · Urban County

64/100Homestead Score

Richmond County, Georgia covers 324 square miles with a population of 206,040 and a density of 635.9 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, soybeans. A median home price of $163,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.88% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 221-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.1°F and average winter lows of 34.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Trinity Hospital of Augusta is 7.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.88%
Growing Season: 221 days
Broadband: 99.4%
Density: 635.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 221-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.88% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $163,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Trinity Hospital of Augusta, with an emergency room, is just 7.9 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 21.1% 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

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

Homestead score
64/100
Median home price
$163k
Property tax
0.88%
Growing season
221 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
43.6"
Broadband
99.4%
Nearest hospital
Trinity Hospital of Augusta, 7.9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.88%
Median Household Income$53,197
Poverty Rate21.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$163K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season221 days
Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
Avg Summer High92.1°F
Avg Winter Low34.4°F
Top CropsHay, Wheat, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado10/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalTrinity Hospital of Augusta (7.9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities12

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Richmond County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Richmond County?
Richmond County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 221-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.1°F, and average winter lows of 34.4°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $163,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.88%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Trinity Hospital of Augusta is 7.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 12 hospitals in the county.

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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.