Greene County, Georgia
Among the top 8% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
- top 19% for annual snowfall
- bottom 12% for monthly owner costs
Greene County is a county in Georgia with about 19,000 residents. It grades A for weather and C for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, sunny days, and comfortable days. It rates lower on commute time and monthly owner costs.
Official websitegreenecountyga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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77%63%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in3.3 in
muggy 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 54% of US counties
Home Value$308k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$825better than 48% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.69%better than 65% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.69%better than 29% of US counties
Unemployment5.4%better than 37% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.1 in58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.5 inbetter than 82% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 26% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk37.2better than 61% of US counties
School Quality66.3better than 70% of US counties
Violent Crime860/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime659/100kbetter than 64% of US counties
Community
Population19,02040th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age51.295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5487th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9831st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2737th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)58.6%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)31.3%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.6%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 25% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 30% of US counties
Airport Distance72 mibetter than 66% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.3%better than 38% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.21better than 63% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 26% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Greene County an affordable place to live?
- Greene County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Greene County?
- The median home value in Greene County is $308k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Greene County?
- Median household income in Greene County is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Greene County?
- Median gross rent in Greene County is $825 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Greene County safe?
- Greene County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 860/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 659/100k.
- What is the weather like in Greene County?
- Greene County averages 80°F in July and 44°F in January, with 46.1 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Greene County?
- Public-school quality in Greene County is above average, scoring better than 70% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Greene County?
- The average one-way commute in Greene County is 28 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)