Stewart County
GA · Pop. 4,978 · Rural County
Stewart County sits in Georgia across 459 square miles, home to 4,978 people at 10.8 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on cotton, peanuts, corn. The median home price is $53,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.71%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 238-day growing season, average summer highs of 92°F and average winter lows of 34.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.7 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Southwest Georgia Regional Medical is 20.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 23.6% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 238-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $53,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 10.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- An effective property tax rate of 1.71% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 23.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Southwest Georgia Regional Medical, is 20.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 27.8% 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
Stewart County, GA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $53k
- Property tax
- 1.71%
- Growing season
- 238 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.7"
- Broadband
- 23.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Southwest Georgia Regional Medical, 20.7 mi
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Homesteading in Stewart County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Stewart County?
- Stewart County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 238-day growing season, average summer highs of 92°F, and average winter lows of 34.1°F. The established crops are cotton, peanuts, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $53,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.71%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 23.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Southwest Georgia Regional Medical is 20.7 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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