Telfair County
GA · Pop. 12,174 · Suburban County
Telfair County sits in Georgia across 437 square miles, home to 12,174 people at 27.9 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, wheat. A median home price of $108,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.09% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 255-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F and average winter lows of 38.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Jeff Davis Hospital is 19.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 62.6% 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 255-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $108,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A median household income of $44,948 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 62.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Jeff Davis Hospital, is 19.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 31% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Telfair County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 60/100
- Median home price
- $108k
- Property tax
- 1.09%
- Growing season
- 255 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.4"
- Broadband
- 62.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Jeff Davis Hospital, 19.4 mi
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Homesteading in Telfair County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Telfair County?
- Telfair County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 255-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F, and average winter lows of 38.2°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $108,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.09%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 62.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Jeff Davis Hospital is 19.4 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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