Baker County, Georgia
Among the top 2% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 3% for property crime
- bottom 1% for broadband access
Baker County is a county in Georgia with about 2,878 residents. It grades A+ for safety & wellbeing and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on unemployment and broadband access.
Official websitebakercountyga.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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70%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.2 in3.5 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$45k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US counties
Home Value$122k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$596better than 93% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.75%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 burden9.95%better than 40% of US counties
Unemployment12.2%better than 3% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.8 in81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days242 daysbetter than 56% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk9.8better than 88% of US counties
School Quality73.8better than 78% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population2,8785th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.086th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6094th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0262nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1627th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)52.3%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)33.9%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.8%3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)9.9%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 54% of US counties
Walkability3.9/20better than 3% of US counties
Airport Distance165 mibetter than 21% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access57.8%better than 1% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 29% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Baker County an affordable place to live?
- Baker County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Baker County?
- The median home value in Baker County is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Baker County?
- Median household income in Baker County is $45k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Baker County?
- Median gross rent in Baker County is $596 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Baker County safe?
- Baker County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Baker County?
- Baker County averages 81°F in July and 50°F in January, with 52.8 in of annual precipitation and about 242 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Baker County?
- Public-school quality in Baker County is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Baker County?
- The average one-way commute in Baker County is 24 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)