Dougherty County, Georgia
Among the top 24% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 14% for walkability
- bottom 5% for unemployment
Dougherty County is a county in Georgia with about 85,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on summer humidity and unemployment.
Official websitedougherty.ga.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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72%60%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.2 in3.1 in
oppressive 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$46k13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 48% of US counties
Home Value$119k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$898better than 35% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.44%better than 16% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.70%better than 19% of US counties
Unemployment10.0%better than 5% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.7 in72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 10% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.8better than 17% of US counties
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 13% of US counties
School Quality58.0better than 57% of US counties
Violent Crime1568/100kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Crime990/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Community
Population85,03879th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.861st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+403rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)23.8%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)69.5%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 77% of US counties
Walkability8.0/20better than 86% of US counties
Airport Distance145 mibetter than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.1%better than 28% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.70better than 75% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dougherty County an affordable place to live?
- Dougherty County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dougherty County?
- The median home value in Dougherty County is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dougherty County?
- Median household income in Dougherty County is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dougherty County?
- Median gross rent in Dougherty County is $898 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dougherty County safe?
- Dougherty County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1568/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 990/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dougherty County?
- Dougherty County averages 82°F in July and 50°F in January, with 49.7 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dougherty County?
- Public-school quality in Dougherty County is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dougherty County?
- The average one-way commute in Dougherty County is 20 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)