Dawson County, Georgia
Among the top 3% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 10% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
- top 6% for broadband access
- top 8% for park & nature access
- bottom 5% for cost of living
Dawson County is a county in Georgia with about 27,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, park & nature access, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websitedawsoncounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.1 in4.9 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$85k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$62kbetter than 5% of US counties
Home Value$313k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 7% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 66% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.47%better than 33% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 52% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation63.5 in98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.3 inbetter than 67% of US counties
Sunny Days258 daysbetter than 74% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 28% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk21.9better than 76% of US counties
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 74% of US counties
School Quality62.8better than 65% of US counties
Violent Crime808/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Crime702/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Community
Population27,35551st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.971st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0579th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6990th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.1%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.0%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 14% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 60% of US counties
Airport Distance60 mibetter than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.5%better than 94% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.02better than 62% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dawson County an affordable place to live?
- Dawson County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $62k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dawson County?
- The median home value in Dawson County is $313k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dawson County?
- Median household income in Dawson County is $85k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dawson County?
- Median gross rent in Dawson County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dawson County safe?
- Dawson County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 808/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 702/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dawson County?
- Dawson County averages 79°F in July and 42°F in January, with 63.5 in of annual precipitation and about 258 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dawson County?
- Public-school quality in Dawson County is above average, scoring better than 65% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dawson County?
- The average one-way commute in Dawson County is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)