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Karo, GA — ZIP 39827

Population: 4,730 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$240,344
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+86.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$240,344
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Cairo Grady County Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Avg hospital rating
2.2 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Median annual property tax
$1,214
Households with broadband internet
74.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,944
Average weekly wage
$819
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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