Elbert County, Georgia
Among the top 15% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
- top 17% for annual snowfall
- bottom 11% for broadband access
Elbert County is a county in Georgia with about 20,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, sunny days, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on unemployment and broadband access.
Official websiteelbertco.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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78%63%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.6 in
muggy 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 53% of US counties
Home Value$105k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$828better than 48% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 73% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 44% 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
Unemployment7.5%better than 13% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.4 in71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.4 inbetter than 83% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 26% of US counties
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk30.8better than 68% of US counties
School Quality53.7better than 49% of US counties
Violent Crime792/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime905/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Community
Population19,57041st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.863rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4877th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.926th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.9%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)27.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.2%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 55% of US counties
Walkability5.0/20better than 19% of US counties
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 50% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access73.6%better than 11% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.60better than 65% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Elbert County an affordable place to live?
- Elbert County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 53% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Elbert County?
- The median home value in Elbert County is $105k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Elbert County?
- Median household income in Elbert County is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Elbert County?
- Median gross rent in Elbert County is $828 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Elbert County safe?
- Elbert County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 792/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 905/100k.
- What is the weather like in Elbert County?
- Elbert County averages 80°F in July and 43°F in January, with 49.4 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Elbert County?
- Public-school quality in Elbert County is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Elbert County?
- The average one-way commute in Elbert 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)