Lowndes County, Georgia
Among the top 16% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 7% for amenities nearby
- bottom 8% for violent crime
Lowndes County is a county in Georgia with about 118,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, amenities nearby, and commute time. It rates lower on summer humidity and violent crime.
Official websitelowndescounty.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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70%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.1 in3.7 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 36% of US counties
Home Value$178k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$951better than 28% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.86%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 burden10.82%better than 27% of US counties
Unemployment5.1%better than 43% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.8 in81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 10% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.6better than 27% of US counties
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 22% of US counties
School Quality44.1better than 25% of US counties
Violent Crime1924/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Crime1897/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Community
Population118,25783rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5792nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9412th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1224th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)52.1%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)36.8%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.2%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 82% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 71% of US counties
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access76.1%better than 17% of US counties
Amenities Nearby14.71better than 93% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 17% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lowndes County an affordable place to live?
- Lowndes County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lowndes County?
- The median home value in Lowndes County is $178k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lowndes County?
- Median household income in Lowndes County is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lowndes County?
- Median gross rent in Lowndes County is $951 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lowndes County safe?
- Lowndes County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1924/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 1897/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lowndes County?
- Lowndes County averages 81°F in July and 51°F in January, with 52.8 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lowndes County?
- Public-school quality in Lowndes County is below average, scoring better than 25% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lowndes County?
- The average one-way commute in Lowndes County is 20 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)