Jeff Davis County, Georgia
Among the top 25% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
- top 9% for monthly rent
- top 11% for annual snowfall
- bottom 9% for broadband access
Jeff Davis County is a county in Georgia with about 15,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for getting around. Standout strengths include monthly rent, annual snowfall, and park & nature access. It rates lower on summer humidity and broadband access.
Official websitehazlehurst-jeffdavis.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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72%60%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.5 in3.4 in
oppressive 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 74% of US counties
Home Value$107k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$626better than 91% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.97%better than 41% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.42%better than 33% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 64% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.3 in74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 89% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 55% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 11% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk28.2better than 70% of US counties
School Quality39.8better than 15% of US counties
Violent Crime892/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime1065/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Community
Population14,79133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.128th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6485th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.6%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.6%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.2%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 59% of US counties
Walkability4.8/20better than 15% of US counties
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 44% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access72.1%better than 9% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.41better than 69% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jeff Davis County an affordable place to live?
- Jeff Davis County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jeff Davis County?
- The median home value in Jeff Davis County is $107k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jeff Davis County?
- Median household income in Jeff Davis County is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jeff Davis County?
- Median gross rent in Jeff Davis County is $626 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jeff Davis County safe?
- Jeff Davis County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 892/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 1065/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jeff Davis County?
- Jeff Davis County averages 82°F in July and 50°F in January, with 50.3 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jeff Davis County?
- Public-school quality in Jeff Davis County is below average, scoring better than 15% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jeff Davis County?
- The average one-way commute in Jeff Davis County is 23 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)