Terrell County
GA · Pop. 8,941 · Suburban County
Terrell County is a suburban county in Georgia, spanning 336 square miles with 8,941 residents at a density of 26.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, corn, peanuts. The median home price is $112,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.1%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 237-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F and average winter lows of 37.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.5 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Phoebe North is 19.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 79.7% 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 237-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $112,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, corn, peanuts 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.
- Broadband reaches only 79.7% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Phoebe North, is 19.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 33% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Terrell County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 62/100
- Median home price
- $112k
- Property tax
- 1.1%
- Growing season
- 237 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.5"
- Broadband
- 79.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Phoebe North, 19.8 mi
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Homesteading in Terrell County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Terrell County?
- Terrell County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 237-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F, and average winter lows of 37.1°F. The established crops are cotton, corn, peanuts.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $112,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.1%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 79.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Phoebe North is 19.8 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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