Houston County, Georgia
Among the top 10% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 9% for broadband access
- bottom 9% for violent crime
Houston County is a county in Georgia with about 164,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, broadband access, and park & nature access. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitehoustoncountyga.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.5 in
muggy 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$77k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 18% of US counties
Home Value$190k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 17% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 31% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 49% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.07%better than 38% of US counties
Unemployment4.8%better than 48% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.3 in70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days246 daysbetter than 61% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 16% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.5better than 29% of US counties
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 19% of US counties
School Quality48.7better than 36% of US counties
Violent Crime1799/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Crime2140/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Community
Population164,11787th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5892nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9515th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1324th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.9%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)31.3%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 63% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 72% of US counties
Airport Distance91 mibetter than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.7%better than 91% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.56better than 52% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 79% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Houston County an affordable place to live?
- Houston County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 18% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Houston County?
- The median home value in Houston County is $190k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Houston County?
- Median household income in Houston County is $77k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Houston County?
- Median gross rent in Houston County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Houston County safe?
- Houston County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1799/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 2140/100k.
- What is the weather like in Houston County?
- Houston County averages 83°F in July and 48°F in January, with 49.3 in of annual precipitation and about 246 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Houston County?
- Public-school quality in Houston County is below average, scoring better than 36% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Houston County?
- The average one-way commute in Houston County is 23 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)