Screven County
GA · Pop. 14,057 · Rural County
Screven County, Georgia covers 646 square miles with a population of 14,057 and a density of 21.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, peanuts, corn. The median home price is $122,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.18%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 253-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F and average winter lows of 36°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Optim Medical Center - Screven is 1.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 253-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 97.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Optim Medical Center - Screven, with an emergency room, is just 1.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, peanuts, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 18.1% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Screven County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 92/100
- Median home price
- $122k
- Property tax
- 1.18%
- Growing season
- 253 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.9"
- Broadband
- 97.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Optim Medical Center - Screven, 1.8 mi
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Homesteading in Screven County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Screven County?
- Screven County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 253-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F, and average winter lows of 36°F. The established crops are cotton, peanuts, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.18%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Optim Medical Center - Screven is 1.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.
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