Mitchell County, Georgia
Among the top 21% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- bottom 6% for unemployment
Mitchell County is a county in Georgia with about 22,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for getting around. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, monthly rent, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and unemployment.
Official websitemitchellcountyga.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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71%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.4 in3.3 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$46k13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 53% of US counties
Home Value$98k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$725better than 73% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 64% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.35%better than 20% 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
Unemployment9.5%better than 6% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.6 in77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days242 daysbetter than 55% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 9% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.0better than 36% of US counties
School Quality55.0better than 51% of US counties
Violent Crime1294/100kbetter than 22% of US counties
Property Crime1673/100kbetter than 21% of US counties
Community
Population21,63445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.532nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0784th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.8%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)44.7%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 44% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 26% of US counties
Airport Distance161 mibetter than 22% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.8%better than 23% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.85better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mitchell County an affordable place to live?
- Mitchell County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 53% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mitchell County?
- The median home value in Mitchell County is $98k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mitchell County?
- Median household income in Mitchell County is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mitchell County?
- Median gross rent in Mitchell County is $725 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mitchell County safe?
- Mitchell County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1294/100k (better than 22%). Property crime is 1673/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County averages 82°F in July and 50°F in January, with 51.6 in of annual precipitation and about 242 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mitchell County?
- Public-school quality in Mitchell County is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mitchell County?
- The average one-way commute in Mitchell County is 25 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)