Stephens County
GA · Pop. 26,842 · Mixed County
Stephens County, Georgia covers 179 square miles with a population of 26,842 and a density of 150 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, lettuce. A median home price of $168,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.83% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F and average winter lows of 33.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 57.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Stephens County Hospital is 4.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 222-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.83% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $168,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 92.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Stephens County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Stephens County, GA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 74/100
- Median home price
- $168k
- Property tax
- 0.83%
- Growing season
- 222 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 57.4"
- Broadband
- 92.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Stephens County Hospital, 4.2 mi
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Homesteading in Stephens County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Stephens County?
- Stephens County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F, and average winter lows of 33.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, lettuce.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $168,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.83%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 92.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Stephens County Hospital is 4.2 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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