Pickens County, Georgia
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 100% of US counties
- top 7% for park & nature access
- top 8% for broadband access
- bottom 9% for commute time
Pickens County is a county in Georgia with about 33,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, broadband access, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
Official websitepickenscountyga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.3 in4.2 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 15% of US counties
Home Value$263k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$990better than 24% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 31% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.70%better than 63% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.49%better than 32% of US counties
Unemployment4.5%better than 54% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation58.7 in94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.5 inbetter than 70% of US counties
Sunny Days251 daysbetter than 65% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 27% of US counties
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.8better than 64% of US counties
School Quality55.5better than 52% of US counties
Violent Crime598/100kbetter than 63% of US counties
Property Crime592/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Community
Population33,43957th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.384th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0154th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6788th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.6%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time33 minbetter than 9% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 39% of US counties
Airport Distance58 mibetter than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.1%better than 92% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.77better than 87% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pickens County an affordable place to live?
- Pickens County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 15% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pickens County?
- The median home value in Pickens County is $263k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pickens County?
- Median household income in Pickens County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pickens County?
- Median gross rent in Pickens County is $990 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pickens County safe?
- Pickens County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 598/100k (better than 63%). Property crime is 592/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pickens County?
- Pickens County averages 79°F in July and 42°F in January, with 58.7 in of annual precipitation and about 251 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pickens County?
- Public-school quality in Pickens County is about average, scoring better than 52% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pickens County?
- The average one-way commute in Pickens County is 33 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)