Appling County, Georgia
Among the top 4% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 7% for comfortable days
- bottom 5% for summer humidity
Appling County is a county in Georgia with about 18,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, comfortable days, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on broadband access and summer humidity.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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73%62%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.3 in3.1 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$43k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 51% of US counties
Home Value$89k6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$683better than 83% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.74%better than 59% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.45%better than 50% of US counties
Unemployment3.3%better than 77% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.7 in56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days266 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 5% of US counties
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk50.2better than 49% of US counties
School Quality49.4better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime675/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Crime1404/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Community
Population18,44139th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.632nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4674th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0264th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.1%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)18.1%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 65% of US counties
Walkability5.1/20better than 22% of US counties
Airport Distance92 mibetter than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access69.2%better than 6% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 12% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Appling County an affordable place to live?
- Appling County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 51% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Appling County?
- The median home value in Appling County is $89k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Appling County?
- Median household income in Appling County is $43k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Appling County?
- Median gross rent in Appling County is $683 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Appling County safe?
- Appling County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 675/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 1404/100k.
- What is the weather like in Appling County?
- Appling County averages 83°F in July and 51°F in January, with 45.7 in of annual precipitation and about 266 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Appling County?
- Public-school quality in Appling County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Appling County?
- The average one-way commute in Appling County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)