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Spalding County

GA · Pop. 68,215 · Mixed County

73/100Homestead Score

Spalding County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Georgia, spanning 196 square miles with 68,215 residents at a density of 348 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, lettuce, peppers. A median home price of $197,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.96% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a 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 1.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.96%
Growing Season: 235 days
Broadband: 99%
Density: 348/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 235-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A median home price of $197,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • A poverty rate of 18.7% 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 348 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Spalding County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
73/100
Median home price
$197k
Property tax
0.96%
Growing season
235 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
48.5"
Broadband
99%
Nearest hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, 1.9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.96%
Median Household Income$60,217
Poverty Rate18.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$197K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season235 days
Annual Rainfall48.5 inches
Avg Summer High87.9°F
Avg Winter Low34.8°F
Top CropsHay, Lettuce, Peppers

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado7/10
Flood6/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalWellstar Spalding Regional Hospital (1.9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Spalding County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Spalding County?
Spalding County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a 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, lettuce, peppers.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $197,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.96%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital is 1.9 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.