Putnam County, Georgia
Among the top 13% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
- top 20% for annual snowfall
- bottom 10% for commute time
Putnam County is a county in Georgia with about 22,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for getting around. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, unemployment, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on summer humidity and commute time.
Official websiteputnamcountyga.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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76%62%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.4 in3.5 in
muggy 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 42% of US counties
Home Value$203k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$934better than 30% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 62% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.32%better than 34% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 79% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.2 in66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.6 inbetter than 80% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 26% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.3better than 46% of US counties
School Quality74.4better than 78% of US counties
Violent Crime939/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Property Crime1138/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Community
Population22,20645th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.691st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9619th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4153rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.4%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)25.5%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.4%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 10% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 27% of US counties
Airport Distance66 mibetter than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.4%better than 50% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.66better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Putnam County an affordable place to live?
- Putnam County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 42% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Putnam County?
- The median home value in Putnam County is $203k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Putnam County?
- Median household income in Putnam County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Putnam County?
- Median gross rent in Putnam County is $934 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Putnam County safe?
- Putnam County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 939/100k (better than 39%). Property crime is 1138/100k.
- What is the weather like in Putnam County?
- Putnam County averages 81°F in July and 45°F in January, with 48.2 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Putnam County?
- Public-school quality in Putnam County is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Putnam County?
- The average one-way commute in Putnam County is 32 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)