Union County
GA · Pop. 25,598 · Suburban County
Union County is a suburban county in Georgia, spanning 322 square miles with 25,598 residents at a density of 79.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $273,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.5% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 174-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.3°F and average winter lows of 26.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 56 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Union General Hospital is 4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.5% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Union General Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 10.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Union County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 61/100
- Median home price
- $273k
- Property tax
- 0.5%
- Growing season
- 174 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 56"
- Broadband
- 85.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Union General Hospital, 4 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
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Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Union County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Union County?
- Union County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 174-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.3°F, and average winter lows of 26.9°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $273,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.5%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Union General Hospital is 4 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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