Wayne County, Georgia
Among the top 3% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 5% for comfortable days
- bottom 5% for summer humidity
Wayne County is a county in Georgia with about 30,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and C for getting around. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, comfortable days, and cost of living. It rates lower on park & nature access and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.wayne.ga.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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74%63%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.4 in3.4 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$50k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 91% of US counties
Home Value$142k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$805better than 53% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.82%better than 52% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.28%better than 35% of US counties
Unemployment6.2%better than 25% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.2 in76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days266 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 5% of US counties
Comfortable Days112 daysbetter than 95% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk44.6better than 54% of US counties
School Quality54.3better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime1363/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Crime1235/100kbetter than 35% of US counties
Community
Population30,27754th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0047th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5875th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.5%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)19.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.5%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 32% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 26% of US counties
Airport Distance76 mibetter than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.8%better than 35% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.26better than 81% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 13% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wayne County an affordable place to live?
- Wayne County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 91% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wayne County?
- The median home value in Wayne County is $142k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wayne County?
- Median household income in Wayne County is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wayne County?
- Median gross rent in Wayne County is $805 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wayne County safe?
- Wayne County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1363/100k (better than 19%). Property crime is 1235/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wayne County?
- Wayne County averages 83°F in July and 52°F in January, with 51.2 in of annual precipitation and about 266 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wayne County?
- Public-school quality in Wayne County is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wayne County?
- The average one-way commute in Wayne County is 27 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)