Gilmer County, Georgia
Among the top 3% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
- top 7% for property tax rate
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 17% for violent crime
Gilmer County is a county in Georgia with about 32,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include property tax rate, park & nature access, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on commute time and violent crime.
Official websitegilmercounty-ga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.6 in4.3 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 82% of US counties
Home Value$260k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$907better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.41%better than 93% 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
Unemployment2.4%better than 89% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation59.4 in95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.9 inbetter than 69% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 26% of US counties
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk68.1better than 31% of US counties
School Quality42.7better than 21% of US counties
Violent Crime1429/100kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Crime1295/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population31,51956th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.693rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1936th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9943rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6485th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.3%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.4%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 21% of US counties
Walkability5.2/20better than 23% of US counties
Airport Distance73 mibetter than 66% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.7%better than 66% of US counties
Amenities Nearby12.37better than 90% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gilmer County an affordable place to live?
- Gilmer County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Gilmer County?
- The median home value in Gilmer County is $260k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Gilmer County?
- Median household income in Gilmer County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Gilmer County?
- Median gross rent in Gilmer County is $907 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Gilmer County safe?
- Gilmer County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1429/100k (better than 17%). Property crime is 1295/100k.
- What is the weather like in Gilmer County?
- Gilmer County averages 80°F in July and 42°F in January, with 59.4 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Gilmer County?
- Public-school quality in Gilmer County is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Gilmer County?
- The average one-way commute in Gilmer County is 29 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)